<prompt> Human: I make a lot more than she does, so Ill be paying the rent. The realtors required her to fill out an application with her income and credit information anyway, because its the process. Now theyre telling us that her income is too low to be considered if we do a joint lease, but I can sign one myself based on my income alone. This doesnt seem to add up to me - surely its better for them for us to both be liable?Also, does she lose some rights by not being on the lease? I dont want the landlord to be able to kick her out as a guest, or for her not to be protected by the same laws I am.  <response>: It is legally possible for the lease to be written such that you are financially responsible and she is not, but she is listed as an authorized tenant. Basically the same thing you would do if you had kids - list them by name as authorized to be in the unit but they arent legally obligated to pay for rent and damages.Whether or not the LL will permit this is anyones guess. 