My roomate wasn't going to tell he was going to move and didn't even tell me a month in advance, I had to drag it out of him and now I have to find a new roomate in less then a month, is that a good reason to beat his ***?
2006-07-10 11:21:05 · 20 answers · asked by dahamu_626 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Not unless you wanna be charged with assault and battery.
Best of luck on finding a new roomie though!
2006-07-10 11:25:09 · answer #1 · answered by Nysa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
EVERY living situation has a 30-day notice requirement by law, even if there is no lease. So, your roommate is responsible for rent for the next 30 days whether or not he is still living there. (By the same token, you would not be able to kick him out without at least a 30-day notice.)
Just make him aware of the law, and this is often enough to convince them to pay up and avoid a lawsuit.
2006-07-10 13:16:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you beat up your roommate, you could be charged with assault. It is a bad idea.
He is legally responsible for half of the rent until the lease is up. You can remind him of this, and that you can file a claim against him to get the money. He might try to work out an agreement with you.
Good luck
2006-07-17 08:50:48 · answer #3 · answered by Kathleen C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does give you good reason , but you must be bigger than
that , If you are both on the lease together , he will owe you
his share of the rent money for the life of the lease
or until you find a replacement (within a reasonable time)
2006-07-10 11:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by BONE° 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you won't, because then you'll be an equal jerk to him. Just realize that not all folks are honest and move on and learn from this experience, rather than garnering an assault charge. Best of luck!
2006-07-10 11:24:48 · answer #5 · answered by mizchulita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold something of equal value as collateral. Put it in storage. The worst thing that can happen is that he will sue you and then you can sue him. The judge will order both of you to pay up, which won't cost you but will him.
2006-07-17 04:24:04 · answer #6 · answered by jim w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but make sure you have the door hit him in the butt and make sure you have the other roomate ready to move in.
2006-07-10 11:57:22 · answer #7 · answered by LENORE P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, there is a never a good reason for violence, but it IS a good reason to bring him to small claims court. even without a written contract, you can get your money from him.
2006-07-10 11:24:34 · answer #8 · answered by Karen H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, sue he is responsible to find a replacement. Go to the TV judges.
2006-07-10 13:54:30 · answer #9 · answered by caitie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not going to change anything although he should of had the courtesy to tell you beating him up will solve no promblems only create more
2006-07-10 11:27:31 · answer #10 · answered by janet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋