Full question:
After three months my roommate decides she wants to move out and she legally breaks a lease that we both signed together. The lease is for 12 months. Will she be responsible for her half of the rent?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Subcategory: Lease Termination
- Date:
- State: Alabama
Answer:
Typically, you and your roommate are jointly and severally liable for the rent. This means that the landlord can hold either of you or both of you responsible for the full amount of rent due. If your roommate breaks the lease, she may still be responsible for her half of the rent until a new tenant is found or the lease term ends.
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