My bf's brother was living in this apt with his gf for a yr and their contract was up and she was moving back to Japan. But my bf's bro wanted to continue living there but his credit isn't good. So he asked me to sign the contract.I didn't want to do it but my bf needed a place to stay.So I felt pressured to sign it so I did. But I didn't sign a year contract.It was a month to month contract. I was still living with my parents. A month later I moved out with my bf to our own apt. I told the landlord I wasn't living there and I wanted my name off the contract. He told me he sent my info to his lawyer to sue me for not paying rent. My bf's bro didn't pay rent. It's been several months and I continued calling him to tell him to remove me from the contract and to just keep the deposit. If my bf's brother abandon's the place or wrecks it. Can the landlord sue me even though I told him that I don't live there and I asked him to remove me from the contract?
2007-02-11 18:07:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Yes I was never informed of anything. I didn't even have the landlord's phone #. At that time I worked for a mortgage company and I used my resources to find out who owned the apt. Then I found out where the owner lived. I then went to the landlords home and talked to him personally and explained the whole situation. The landlord said he didn't disclose any of the information with me and allowed me to sign the contract because he didn't really know what was going on himself. He just bought the property from the previous owner. So he just took over the contract himself. He then told me he would tell my bf's bro to get someone else to sign the contract. My bf's bro has been avoiding the landlords calls and letters. My bf's bro has been late on rent for several months and the landlord sent letters and was wondering why I never received any of the letters. And I told him it's bc I don't live there and I can prove it bc I have a contract at my own apt,
2007-02-11 18:49:09 · update #1
Yes it truly is month to month. I have a copy of the lease agreement. But he said he didnt want to take me off the contract until my boyfriend's brother found someone else to sign for him. Can he do that?
2007-02-11 18:55:19 · update #2
Yes, he can. You signed a binding contract and you are legally obligated and held accountable for it. The courts will most likely award him the rent that was not paid including damages to the apartment. A lawyer would probably recommend that you then sue your boyfriend's brother.
2007-02-11 18:12:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Real Estate Agent we are required, in these types of situations, to ask you to speak with your attorney.
As a matter of opinion, I would question the landlord as to why he let you sign the contract without disclosing any of this information. If your boyfriend's brother never paid his rent, then it should have been up to the landlord to go after him. Because you are not the same person, there shouldn't be an issue. Perhaps this is why he had you sign a month to month lease. If you were never informed of any of this, and have the documentation to prove it - you should be ok.
I would speak with a Real Estate Attorney, sounds like you have a good case! Good Luck!
2007-02-11 18:34:08 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you talk to the land lord before you signed the contract and let him know that you would not be living there? I have rented many places and if you are not up front and let them know what is going on that is where you mess up. I do wish the best of luck if he does sue you though.
2007-02-11 22:00:30 · answer #3 · answered by Princess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your liability all depends on the wording of the contract. Simply asking to have your name taken off the contract will not nullify the original contract. However, if the contract truly is a month-by-month contract he shouldn't have grounds to demand that you stay or pay for any longer than a month.
2007-02-11 18:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by Finance atty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All dealings in real estate must be in writing. It appears that you signed a contract and have never given any written notices of any kind. You'd better contact an attorney to get help -- and fast.
2007-02-11 18:19:34 · answer #5 · answered by kearneyconsulting 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you're on the hook for the lower back employ, yet no longer some thing once you informed him you wanted to end the settlement. Any harm to the homestead is likewise your duty because you signed the settlement. on the shiny area, you could sue your boyfriend's brother.
2016-11-27 03:11:20 · answer #6 · answered by blomquist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can.
You could try to recoup your losses by taking your bf's brother to small claims court.
2007-02-11 18:17:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes he can.
2007-02-11 18:12:32 · answer #8 · answered by socalbrohoebaby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋