Morally, yes. Legally, it's less certain, and good luck getting it even if technically they are.
No. But, you will still be responsible for your share of the previous lease unless the landlord/rental agency (not the the other leasees) agree to release you from your obligation.
Co-signers are jointly and severally responsible. That means that each is fully responsible for all the obligations under the lease and either could be sued for damages, unpaid rent, breaking the lease, etc. If one moves out without paying their share the remaining one will need to pay.Co-signers are jointly and severally responsible. That means that each is fully responsible for all the obligations under the lease and either could be sued for damages, unpaid rent, breaking the lease, etc. If one moves out without paying their share the remaining one will need to pay.Co-signers are jointly and severally responsible. That means that each is fully responsible for all the obligations under the lease and either could be sued for damages, unpaid rent, breaking the lease, etc. If one moves out without paying their share the remaining one will need to pay.Co-signers are jointly and severally responsible. That means that each is fully responsible for all the obligations under the lease and either could be sued for damages, unpaid rent, breaking the lease, etc. If one moves out without paying their share the remaining one will need to pay.
it's roommate. I checked dictionary.com to make sure it was.
roommate
A "roommate" is someone you share a room (where you both sleep) with. However your "roommate" is not a life partner. Two university students sharing a room would be "roommates".
Yes. Persons who enter into joint rental/lease agreements are responsibile for the entire amount even when one of them defaults unless they want to risk eviction and perhaps civil penalties.
There could be various reasons why your roommate is not paying their share of the utilities. It could be due to financial difficulties, forgetfulness, lack of understanding of the agreement, or simply irresponsibility. It's important to communicate openly with your roommate to address the issue and find a solution that works for both of you.
Depends on if your apartment community reported to the credit bureau's as being a late payment. Most of the apartments where I have lived, didnt report it when I was a month late. Apartments usually get you if your late constantly or evicted from the apartment. You could ask your landlord if they reported it as being late.
I'm not sure what you mean by what your "rights" are... but your RESPONSIBILITY is that if both your names appear on the lease then you are both equally respopnsible for paying the rent. If roommate "A" doesn't chip in their share for the month then roommate "B" must pay the whole amount (and vice-versa). As long as the landlord gets the full amount he doesn't care what the personal arrangements between the two of you is.
Your roommate may be refusing to pay their share of the utilities due to financial difficulties, disagreements over usage, or simply forgetting. It's important to communicate openly and address the issue calmly to find a resolution.
You and your husband will still be responsible for the rent, maybe your landlord will allow you to sublet, that way you are off the hook until the end of your lease, now go after the other 2 and get your share of the rent back from them.
Yes, a lease can be signed by only one person, making them the sole tenant responsible for the obligations outlined in the lease agreement. However, having multiple signatories can provide additional security for the landlord, as all tenants will share responsibility for rent and other terms. It's essential to clarify the lease terms and responsibilities when only one person is signing.