How do I deal with my roommate breaking my lease?
Table of Contents
How do I deal with my roommate breaking my lease?
If you have a roommate who plans on breaking their lease, here are a few things you can do to protect yourself as the remaining tenant.
- Consult your lease.
- Make an agreement with your departing roommate.
- Talk to your landlord.
- Know your rights.
- Make sure the departing roommate gives up their right to stay.
What is the difference between joint tenants and tenants in common?
In a joint tenancy, the partners own the whole property and do not have a particular share in it, while tenants in common each have a definite share in the property.
When can lease be terminated?
Lapse of time – When the prescribed time of the lease expires, the lease is terminated. Specified event – When there is a condition on time of lease depending upon a happening of an event. Interest – Lessor’s interest to lease the property may cease, hence resulting in the termination of the lease.
What happens if my roommate moves out before the end of lease?
Depending on your lease, it’s likely you may owe the rent if your roommate moves out before the end of lease, and while some landlords may be flexible and work with you, many landlords simply won’t care.
Can I add a roommate to my lease without my landlord’s consent?
If it does, bringing in a new tenant—even a great one—without your landlord’s okay gives your landlord grounds to terminate your tenancy and even evict you. Instead, get your landlord’s written approval to add a roommate to your lease or rental agreement.
How do you deal with a roommate who wants to move out?
Explain the situation to your landlord or property manager, with your soon-to-be-ex roommate in tow, if possible. If you’ve been solid residents up to that point, management may want to work with you rather than lose a good tenant. Hopefully, you can find a new agreement that’s mutually beneficial.
How do I Sue my roommate for not paying rent?
You don’t need a lawyer to file in small claims court, and it’s a fairly simply process whereby you show up with lease in hand and explain that your roommate left without paying rent. If the roommate fails to show up, then you will get an automatic judgment in your favor. Be aware, however, that collecting that judgment may be more difficult.