free. (I said she can live there if she was on the lease and payed a tiny amount of rent a month.($100 and $25 utilities.) They got upset and moved out in the middle of the lease. Now the apartment complex has attached my wages and he is getting off scotch free.I was told that only one persons wages can be attached at a time and I am so poor right now. They want to take $300 a month from me for a year. I have social anxiety so court freaks me out. I was thinking of wirting a letter to the judge requesting that the bill be split in half because I can't afford a lawyer. Any ideas will be appreciated I am so stressed and confused right now.
2006-08-02 13:41:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
your hot, can I move in?
2006-08-02 13:45:12 · answer #1 · answered by tony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was your roomate a co-signer on the lease? if so, you can take him to small claims court (where you won't need a lawyer) for 1/2 of the monthly rent until he finds you (or you find) a new roomate to help you pay the rent. You can also ask that he pay your court fees (which may only be $50). The judge may also grant you money for time lost at work while at court.
As long as you have proof he was under some form of written lease (either with you or the landlord), than you are entitled to 1/2 rent and possibly utilities, even though he has since moved out (usually you have to be given at least 30 days notice).
Good luck.
2006-08-02 20:48:33 · answer #2 · answered by Draga M. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HOW can the apartment complex attach your wages? You would have to be way behind in rent and have gone to court. They can't garnish your wages without going to court. If both your name and his name were on the lease they should go after him too. Also if they garnish they can only take a certain percentage of your wages. But here in Michigan, you cannot do what is being done to you.
I was an apartment manager for 25 years so I am more than familiar with what can be done.
2006-08-02 21:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should first stop stressing.
Sit down and make a list of what you can do
ie:-Find yourself a reliable room mate
Draw up a document stating your conditions
for example 1 month notice to vacate or 1 month rent in forfeit .
Also state whether they can bring partner there to live
Make it perfectly clear that the other must pay their share
Absolutely no freeloading
Have this document duly witnessed and signed by a clerk of the court or Justice of the Peace
Seek help from your local court Clerk of the Court at your Local Court house.
I feel sure this person can be made to make restitution
I hope this helps
Please be very particular in choosing your next roomie
Good luck
2006-08-02 20:57:33 · answer #4 · answered by witchfromoz2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Draga is right. Take him to small claims court (it's not too social, usually it's only the judge, you and your roomie.) He is Entitled to pay you half of the rent until you find a new room mate to help you pay, as long as you have proof that his name is also on the lease. What a cruel thing for him to do, just because his girlfriend couldn't live there free. They should be ashamed of themselves.
2006-08-02 21:01:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what you can do about making your roommate pay rent, but I would suggest perhaps finding a new roommate as soon as possible. Also if your income is that low, you might be able to get on some low income programs with regards to paying your bills. Call the various utility companies and find out what they have available. Good luck.
2006-08-02 20:49:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take him to small claims court & represent yourself. Just take all of your evidence with you and maybe a statement from your landlord stating that they could only attach one persons wages. The filing fee shouldn't be very much.. it depends on what city you live in. Good luck!
2006-08-02 20:54:49 · answer #7 · answered by Someone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The apartment can seek payment from any or all persons on the lease. They are under no obligation to ask him for 'his share'. There is nothing to prevent them from seeking judgments against both of you and garnishing both of your wages, but they don't have to. In the situation you describe, you can sue him for his share.
2006-08-02 22:50:34 · answer #8 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If his name was on lease than yes he needs to follow the
guidelines. He needed to give you adequate notice and
should need to pay you out. Otherwise, you might have
to do some proof to ensure you receive the money owed.
Check through your written agreement to make sure
you haven't missed anything. Good luck
2006-08-02 21:45:28 · answer #9 · answered by tychi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you consider getting a new person in to share the rent?
Your friend was very out of order - maybe explain the sittuation to the landlord?
2006-08-02 20:45:48 · answer #10 · answered by trouble_gum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can take him to court
2006-08-02 20:44:27 · answer #11 · answered by idontkno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋