My roomate and I entered a year lease on 1/20/07 and my parents cosigned for us as we don't have good credit. However, there has been much conflict with my roomate to the point where I feel that the best thing to do is to get out of the lease. I would have to pay an extra grand as a penalty, but I don't have a problem with that. The problem is, can I break the lease with my roomate signed on the contract as the primary? What specifically can I do? If it is possible, what if she refuses to move? Is there a possibility of her damaging my parents' credit?
2007-07-26 18:20:20 · 2 answers · asked by melodisiak 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Talk to your roommate maybe she would also like to break the lease or if your lease allows maybe she can find a new roommate. A thousand is very cheap to get out of a lease and if you follow your lease to the letter shouldn't hurt your parents.
Try to work out your problems with you roommate so you can live out the lease it is only 6 more months.
2007-07-26 18:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by shipwreck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your parents would be responsible as co-signers.
Suggest you google Nolo Press. They have good info on tenant/landlord relations. They are located in Berkeley.
2007-07-26 18:30:49 · answer #2 · answered by Buzzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋