Nasty nasty?

Question

I live in france. In 2002 I helped my ex partner (not wife ever) to rent a house. I signed a 3 year lease with her and paid a 3 month deposit.

When the lease was renewed it was done without reference to me. I was not invited to renew, nor did I ask for it.

Now, in 2007 I find she has been evicted for non payment of rent.

The local justice says Im responsible for the unpaid rent. Can this really be the case?

Answer 1

Yeah, what he said. Most leases have a clause that states if a new lease is not signed, the old lease renews on a month to month basis. If your ex-whatever did not sign a new lease, then you're still on the original. Now if she did sign a new lease, the new lease has your name on it and you didn't sign it then you've got a case. Ask the landlord to produce a copy of the most recent lease. Good luck.

Answer 2

Yes only if your name is still on the lease.
You said it was renewed, that implies that your name is on it.