If we broke off our engagement, can you pleas tell me for how long is my ex-fiance is liable for paying the rent?
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If we broke off our engagement, can you pleas tell me for how long is my ex-fiance is liable for paying the rent?
We stayed togeher for just over 3 years and he always paid the rent.
Asked on May 18, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Mississippi
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
As your ex-fiance your boyfriend is under no legal duty to pay the rent. As a co-tenant, however, he is. That is unless he is released from this obligation by your landord. Otherwise, for so long as he is on the lease, he must continue to pay the rent. If he doesn't then legal action can be taken against him but by the landlord, not you.
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