What steps can I take to have my name taken off a lease and water bill?

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What steps can I take to have my name taken off a lease and water bill?

I was co-signer on a rental property. I have moved out of state and back home. My old roommate doesn’t want to sign any paperwork to remove me from the lease. What steps can I take?

Asked on May 6, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Arizona

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

A lease is a contract and you are legally bound under the contract to pay the rent.  You need to read the lease.  If it says that you are "jointly and severally liable" that also means that both of you are responsible for it all.  So you could get sued by the landlord and/or the co tenant.  Can you sublet the apartment or have some one take over your portion of the lease with the approval of the landlord?  That may be your only option.  Good luck.


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