What to do if I co-signed a lease with a friend of mine but now he doesn’t pay rent?
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What to do if I co-signed a lease with a friend of mine but now he doesn’t pay rent?
He’ the lead signer. I want to kick him out so my pregnant fiance can move in instead. Can I legally get him evicted with him being the lead signer? I want to change my lease to rent-to-own in the process if that makes any difference.
Asked on December 7, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If your friend who is also on the lease does not pay his or her share of the rent then you can pay his or her share to the landlord and then sue in small claims court for what was advanced.
Based upon what you have written, you cannot evict your roommate, only your landlord can. I suggest that you consult with your landlord to strategize as to how you can get rid of the bad roommate.
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