I sucred an apartment for my girlfriend since she had trouble with a credit check. Her name also appears on lease. She was suppose to get a room mate to help with the rent, but has not as of yet. We are since no longer together, and the condo is owned by an individual in MA. I am in FL. I need to get off the lease with the least financial impact as possible. We are 5 months into the lease.
2007-06-23 05:30:08 · 4 answers · asked by Monsoon350 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Sorry. You signed it. It is a legally binding contract for the next 5 months.
2007-06-23 05:36:19 · answer #1 · answered by Landlord 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sigh. It amazes me what love will cause folks to do. You aren't going to get your name off this lease until it expires. The reason you had to sign for her is so that the landlord would have someone of financial means and credit to go after in the event of default.
You can expect to be requested to pay the rent values of the lease until it expires. If you do not you can be taken to small claims court for a judgment for the full amount due, including interest and court costs.
If you decide to not pay her rents, expect your credit score to take a serious hit when this ill-fated love/lease affair ends.
NEVER co-sign for anyone or anything UNLESS you are willing to take full financial responsibility for what you signed.
That's what co-signing is all about.
Good luck.
2007-06-23 07:14:42 · answer #2 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are 5 months into the lease M, but the main thot is; how much is left that you are liable for.
that's what the Q is and you need to get help renting this place for the duration or get out, let the leasing agent relet the home and stand liable for the balance owing.
You cannot be charged double rents for the remaining months if rerented, but you will be held accountable to pay the days that are not rented.
2007-06-23 05:38:59 · answer #3 · answered by ticketoride04 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
write a certified letter that you no longer want to be on the lease. you are giving a 30 notice to vacate. in order for your ex girlfriend to continue in the apartment, she must find a roomate or move out also. you are obligated to the lease until the apartment is rented.
or you can advertise for a roomate for her.!!!!
2007-06-23 17:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by Eden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋