by vacating my apartment am i responsible for the remainder of the lease if i have 2 roommates ad they have proper notification of my vacating?
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by vacating my apartment am i responsible for the remainder of the lease if i have 2 roommates ad they have proper notification of my vacating?
Asked on May 28, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Tennessee
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I'm not a Tennessee attorney, but in most places, if you're on the lease, you're on the lease until the end of the stated term, unless your landlord releases you in writing. And if you're the only one on the lease, if you can get the landlord to end the lease early, your roommates would have to move -- unless you having something in writing with them.
There may be other facts that you haven't included, and the law on this subject varies somewhat, from one state to another. For reliable advice, you need to talk to a landlord-tenant attorney in your area. One place you can find a qualified lawyer is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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