i have a one year contract on a townhouse and i live with two girls. we all signed our own contract. one of the girls told me today she cant afford to pay rent for the remainder of the contract (2 months) and is leaving. just wondering what i should do?
2007-06-26 08:39:29 · 6 answers · asked by Conky 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Remind her that a contract is a legal document and is binding regardless of her finacial situation. However she is being upfront with you about her situation. Let her know that you do understand but you still need to pay the rent. You should immediately find another roommate and let the moved out roommate know she is responsible for any lost rent between them. Depending on your situation, you could make arrangements for her to pay her debt to you, in writing of course, or if she does not cooperate you may have to take her to small claims court. You could also be glad she's gone, replace her, and just move on from there.
2007-06-26 09:25:00 · answer #1 · answered by Sandy C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you all signed individual contracts, then that is between her and the landlord. If say rent is $750/mo and each of you signed a contract with the landlord agreeing to pay $250/mo, then the landlord can't expect you to pay the difference. However, if that is the case, you aren't likely to be able to pick your new roomie, either. So, if you want to pick your new roomie, I would get to looking and have them contact the landlord asap to take over her share of the lease before it's advertised for any Tom, Dick, or Harry to take over.
2007-06-26 15:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by sortaclarksville 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she needs to find someone to take over her last two months, and if she dosnt, the landlord will have recourse, probably charging her for what a broken lease usually runs, two months worth.
2007-06-26 15:49:16 · answer #3 · answered by ktlove 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find another room mate.
This is not uncommon as irresponsible people can not be trusted. You learned a lesson here, be more careful next time.
2007-06-26 15:44:15 · answer #4 · answered by m_c_m_a_n 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forget about it.
Suing her for 2 months really is not worth your time.
See if you can find another roomate for 2 months.
Craigslist.com has "Room Share" catagory and you can post for free.
2007-06-26 16:03:10 · answer #5 · answered by Terry S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can sue in a law court, but it is probably not worth the effort.
Find a new roomy.
2007-06-26 15:43:23 · answer #6 · answered by Irv S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋