If my roomates are doing illegal drugs and Idon’t feel safe, how can I get my name off the lease?
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If my roomates are doing illegal drugs and Idon’t feel safe, how can I get my name off the lease?
Asked on November 15, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Maryland
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You can inform the landlord of what is going on and most likely the landlord will evict all of you. You can see if the landlord will evict those two and re-sign a new lease with you so that you can continue on the lease and perhaps find new roommates. The other option is to move out and take your chances that you will be liable for the remaining term of the lease of your portion of the rent. Keep in mind your roommates may be required to mitigate their damages by attempting to find a new roommate.
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