Common use of OCCUPANCY OF THE DWELLING UNIT Clause in Contracts

OCCUPANCY OF THE DWELLING UNIT. The TENANT must live in the dwelling unit and the unit must be the TENANT’s only place of residence. The TENANT shall use the premises only as a private dwelling for himself/herself and the individuals listed above. The TENANT will notify the LANDLORD of the time period and purpose on any extended absences from the dwelling unit (more than thirty (30) days). Should it be determined by LANDLORD that the dwelling unit is no longer a primary residence, tenancy may be terminated so that other eligible households with greater need may be provided affordable housing. The TENANT agrees not to assign this lease, not to sublet or transfer possession of the premises, nor to give accommodation to boarders or lodgers without the written consent of the LANDLORD. The TENANT further agrees not to use or permit the use of the dwelling unit for any purpose other than as a private dwelling unit solely for the TENANT and his/her family and/or dependents. This provision does not apply to reasonable accommodations of the TENANT’s guests or visitors whose stay is less than thirty (30) days. The dwelling unit may not be used on a regular basis for licensed or unlicensed/paid or unpaid care for children who are not members of the TENANT’s household.