Is there something specific the landlord would have to communicate?
Yes, every year the landlord must "recertify" the tenant which entails listing everyone living in the rental and what their incomes are. Rent is 30% of this income minus medical expenses.
So if the landlord sees someone that the lessee identifies as a guest during a visit not related to that certification, are they (the landlord) somehow on the hook for investigating the residency status of that guest? Or can they just fix the sink and go on home?
I actually don't know the details of the landlord's obligations (besides putting info into forms, then having tenant sign the forms) but a guest is supposed to stay only a limited number of nights per year.
Yeah, I figured that was the case.
I only know a little bit second hand but I wouldn't be surprised, from what I understand each side has obligations to meet in the deal and the status can be lost on either side. Its also gonna depend on the state