# Add second tenant as a permitted occupier on AST?

**URL:** <https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/add-second-tenant-as-a-permitted-occupier-on-ast/71320>\
**Category:** Landlord Discussion\
**Created:** [10 September 2024 19:38 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/add-second-tenant-as-a-permitted-occupier-on-ast/71320 "2024-09-10T19:38:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![Joshua32](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/joshua32/32/24778_2.png) [@Joshua32](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Joshua32)\
**Post date:** [10 September 2024 19:38 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/add-second-tenant-as-a-permitted-occupier-on-ast/71320/1 "2024-09-10T19:38:43Z")

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Hi all

I have a “lead tenant” passed referencing etc but the second tenant failed referencing.  
Lead tenant, can cover all rent and affordability etc, so to get Rent Guarantee Insurance I need to remove the second tenant as a “Tenant”.  
Is there a way to add second tenant as a permitted occupier on AST?

many thanks

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**Author:** ![David122](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/david122/32/1449_2.png) [@David122](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/David122)\
**Post date:** [11 September 2024 08:10 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/add-second-tenant-as-a-permitted-occupier-on-ast/71320/2 "2024-09-11T08:10:44Z")

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I assume when you use the term tenant, you are talking about prospective tenants rather than existing tenants? If theyre existing tenants, then no. If theyre applicants for your property, then yes, you can offer one of them permitted occupier status.

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**Author:** ![Joshua32](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/joshua32/32/24778_2.png) [@Joshua32](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Joshua32)\
**Post date:** [11 September 2024 10:05 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/add-second-tenant-as-a-permitted-occupier-on-ast/71320/3 "2024-09-11T10:05:53Z")

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yes prospective tenant. how do i add a permitted occupier into ast/contract?

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**Author:** ![Karl11](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/karl11/32/35316_2.png) [@Karl11](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Karl11)\
**Post date:** [11 September 2024 15:57 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/add-second-tenant-as-a-permitted-occupier-on-ast/71320/4 "2024-09-11T15:57:16Z")

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Who’s AST are you using? It is Openrent one, or have you sourced from elsewhere?

Have you read the AST to see if it makes any provision for permitted occupiers?

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**Author:** ![system](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/system/32/11_2.png) [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\
**Post date:** [10 December 2024 15:57 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/add-second-tenant-as-a-permitted-occupier-on-ast/71320/5 "2024-12-10T15:57:40Z")

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