My roommate started using illegal substances in our apartment we both co-signed on, what rights do i have to leave this situation.
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My roommate started using illegal substances in our apartment we both co-signed on, what rights do i have to leave this situation.
Asked on June 29, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Missouri
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I'm not a Missouri lawyer, and there are differences between the states on how something like this might be handled. You should have your lease, and the unique facts of this difficult situation, reviewed by an attorney as soon as possible, and before you do or say anything more to anyone about this.
Don't put this off. It isn't just the lease that you have to be worried about; if your roommate manages to attract the attention of the police and they get a warrant to search the apartment, you could be charged along with him for whatever they find. You might ultimately be able to get out of that end of it, but not without a lot of time and expense -- not to mention worry -- in the meantime. One place to find a lawyer who can give you reliable advice is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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