Can a roommate agreement have 7 people? ?

Question

Someone said more than 5 people on roommate agreement (not lease, lease is signed by only 3 people and we are 7) is not legal. Is that true?

I thought anything written on paper and signed by all people is legally binding. Your input is required. Thanks!

Answer 1

It more then likely is not legal to have that many unrelated people living in one house.   But it depends on your location.

Answer 2

Generally, local housing codes limit the number of unrelated individuals that can occupy a residence.

Anything written in a lease that is contrary to local, state or federal law is illegal and unenforceable.