Or, can I sue them together, if the cost is less than the small claims limit? If the total cost is over the individual small claims limit can I just divid the total in half and sue each of them for that amount?
2007-11-14 08:17:57 · 3 answers · asked by Craig D 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You can sue them both with one claim for the full amount. If you win against both, they will both be responsible for 100% which means if you sue for $3000 and win they both own the entire amount so if one pays $1000 and the other pays $2000 that is up to them, you only get $3000.
2007-11-14 08:29:06 · answer #1 · answered by ebosgramma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can and SHOULD sue each of them individually for the full amount, since each is fully responsible for payment of the full amount. A joint lease signed by two people makes each of them responsible for the full payment. I do not mean to imply that you can 'double collect' in this situation, but you CAN sue each for the full amount, and work out any settlement after the fact.
That way, if one is indigent, and the other has money, you get the full judgment against the one who has the money.
2007-11-14 08:35:24 · answer #2 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your lease have a joint and several liability clause?
One suit filed against both tenants.
2007-11-14 11:34:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋