What to do if my roommate and I signed a 1 year lease but she moved out 8 months later and has refused to pay or have any contact with me?
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What to do if my roommate and I signed a 1 year lease but she moved out 8 months later and has refused to pay or have any contact with me?
I have been paying my half of the rent but her half has remained untouched and the late fees are piling up. I can’t afford to cover her half and don’t know what I should do at this point.
Asked on May 23, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Maryland
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Your only remedy at this point would be to sue your roommate in civil court for a breach of contract due to her failure to pay rents under the lease agreement. This would mean that she is indeed contractually liable if she signed the lease agreement and agreed to pay rents due under the agreement. You can sue for unpaid back rent, fees, and costs.
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