3 years ago, the landlord bought this place, which I share with a room mate. He signed everything, all the bills are in his name. Now, we are being evicted (failure to pay rent) I have paid some bills and back rent in cash or MO. if and when we get evicted will I be held responsible for all the back rent? My name is no where on paper, but the landlord knows I live here. It is a year lease. A quit to pay rent eviction. The landlord wrote my name on eviction notice but again I did not sign a thing. Thank you.
2007-03-01 15:58:23 · 10 answers · asked by Cheryl H 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No way. If nothing is in your name then you aren't responsible for a cent unless you have a signed agreement with your roommate to pay half of it or something. If its not in writing then there is nothing against you. I would suggest that you get a lawyer if you get taken to court though. You might get roped into something if you do all the talking yourself.
2007-03-01 16:04:01 · answer #1 · answered by mopartimross 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he can evict you, but he cannot sue you for any back rent. If your name is not on the rental/lease agreement, you are not responsible for any rent no matter how long you were living there and benefiting from that. There is no need to spend hundreds for lawyer's consultation over such a clear matter.
however, Jealgon does have a good point: Your roommate can sue you in court later; most likely, unsuccessfully.
2007-03-01 20:03:17 · answer #2 · answered by OC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does it matter whether you signed anything or not. If you have been living there and using the utilities be an adult and pay for it. What you are describing is STEALING.
And according to most leases if you aren't listed on the lease you shouldn't be living there. Which makes whomever is on the lease in violation. If he takes you in front of the judge to claim against what you owe him the judge most likely will side with the landlord.
2007-03-01 16:05:26 · answer #3 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
YOU ARE NOT A LEGAL TENNANT THERE YOUR ROOM MATE IS SUB LEASING TO YOU/ MOST LIKELY A VIOLATION OF THEIR LEASE/ LANDLORD CAN EVICT ALL PERSONS LIVING THER, WITH PROPER COURT ORDER, NOT ONE HE
MADE UP/ MUST BE DONE BY THE COURTS/ CALL STATE LANDLORD/ TENNANT OFFICE AT THE COURTS IN YOUR AREA/ HE CANNOT HOLD YOU LIABLE FOR BACK RENT YOU ARE NOT ON LEASE AND THERFORE HAD NO AGREEMENT WITH HIM/
2007-03-01 19:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by intel541 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your name is not on the lease, you are not legally obligated to pay anything. You did not sign the lease, therefore the responsibility does not fall on you. HOWEVER...it is not fair to let it all fall on your roommate either, since you were living there also, and he/she can file a claim in court against you for payment.
2007-03-01 16:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by Speedy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the guy on the hire is responsible to the LL for ANY damages that occured to the premises on a similar time as they have been leasing it. sure, you're responsible, as you sublet to the guy. YOU sue HER for notwithstanding the LL comes when you for. Do you have a hire along with her? if so and he or she has no longer violated it, then you are able to no longer get rid of her. If she has, you may desire to fomrally evict her. If no hire, 30 days be conscious to vacate, which will positioned her out at end of June.
2016-10-02 06:00:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u shouldnt have to and if u go to court about this fight it oh and make a copy of the lease that way ur roommate and landlord cant say that u were it can happen
2007-03-01 16:06:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and no if you are not on the lease then no but the landlord knows you lived there was your mail being delivered there? if it was you are probally going to be just a liable as your roommate was
2007-03-01 20:18:20 · answer #8 · answered by the b-i-s-h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with a lawyer....He may be able to come after you as you benefited from occupying the premises. If your roommate was the lessee they you may be able to get off the hook...Laws and regulations vary from state to state so do the smart thing and see a Lawyer...He will know...tell him everything...
2007-03-01 16:46:54 · answer #9 · answered by Real Estate Para Legal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you didn't sign the lease or any other contract, then you cannot be held liable.
2007-03-01 16:03:26 · answer #10 · answered by Hickemtwiddle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋