I live in a house of 10 other people and they may choose to stay and may not be responsible enough to take over the month to month lease. I'd like to know if there could be any legal repercussions towards me if the other housemates choose to "squat".
2007-10-18 04:09:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
If your name is on the lease, you will be considered to be "holding over." In many jurisdictions a tenant who is holding over can be held responsible for double or treble rents for the holdover period.
If one of the other tenants may hold over, make SURE that they work out arrangements with the landlord.
If the others are on the lease as well, make SURE that the landlord understands that YOU are the only person included in the notice!
2007-10-18 04:16:55 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are the only one on the lease you are responsible for making sure the rental is empty at the end of 30 days. I am sure they could collect something if you are not vacated by then.
2007-10-18 04:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by jellybelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're all on the lease then you're all equally legally responsible. If you have a 'nice' landlord he/she may look at your individually and treat it as such. But like I said you're all equally legally responsible for carrying out the lease.
2007-10-18 04:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it in writing! this way you are out and he is aware, have him to sign the letter to acknowldge he read and recieved it. then when u leave ur not responsible anymore.
2007-10-18 04:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by spadezgurl22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your the one on the lease..they are your problem.........if not, go away...........
the landlord will not take squaters for long..........maybe the law............maybe friends with some baseball bats......but they will be gone if they do not pay.............
2007-10-18 04:41:30 · answer #5 · answered by richard t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋