my 20 year old daughter signed a lease to rent an apartment while at school. Their arrangement did not work out and my daughter left.
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my 20 year old daughter signed a lease to rent an apartment while at school. Their arrangement did not work out and my daughter left.
The landlord did not pursue my daughter for her half of the rent however my daughters roomate is suing for the remaining time for my daughter’s half of the lease. If the landlord won’t pursue this, is my daughter liable for her half to her friend? They had no written agreements other than the lease.
Asked on May 21, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
N. K., Member, Iowa and Illinois Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Usually in a case where one roommate leaves and doesn't pay her half of the rent, the remaining roommate pays for all the rent due (including the ex-roommate's share). I'm assuming this is what happened which explains why the landlord did not pursue your daughter.
The remaining roommate can sue your daughter for her portion of the rent that she paid the landlord but which you daughter should have paid.
Not knowing all the facts, such as the lease agreement, I can only say that the court would determine whether or not your daughter owes anything to the remaining roommate.
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