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# Roommates Settings

**Roommates Allowed**

What it controls: Whether you'll accept non-married parties living together.

Default Setting: Yes

Recommendation: We strongly recommend keeping this set to "Yes." Declining roommates is difficult to enforce, limits your pool of potential applicants, and may create fair housing concerns.

**Maximum Number of Roommates**

What it controls: Caps the number of unrelated adults who can apply together.

Default Setting: Not required (controlled by occupancy limits instead)

When to use: Rarely needed. Your occupancy limits (below) typically provide adequate control.