Hello,

My roommate and I signed a one-year lease that was scheduled to end May 31, 2007. Our lease stated that if we didn't give 30 days notice, the lease would automatically go month to month. Unfortunately, our relationship deteriorated due to lots of issues... her boyfriend basically moved in and became a "3rd roommate". They smoked pot all the time (I am a non-smoker, non-drug user), had people over drinking, smoking, etc. and it became a living situation I wanted out of.

On April 30, I gave 30 days notice that I would be vacating the apartment. I provided notice to the landlord in writing, but gave a verbal notice to my roommate. I went in person to the main office several times to verify that everything was all right and that I would be released without a problem, even if my roommate chose to stay in the apartment by herself. They assured me, multiple times, that everything was fine.

I moved about 1 week ago, but have been back to the apartment more than once to clean, pick up odds & ends, etc.

Now, May 30, I am hearing from a different person at the office that we BOTH have to provide 30 days' notice and vacate the apartment at the same time. Is this correct? If it matters at all, my roommate will be moving out in another month (she's going month-to-month for the month of June). She's moving to a 1-bedroom in the same apartment community. If she hears that I could still be responsible for half the rent, however, she'll probably decide to stay in the bigger unit and force me to pay my half, even though I moved out and am already paying a mortgage.

Could this happen? I just want to prepare myself for the worst. This was my 1st apartment, and I tried my best to educate myself (NOLO, message boards like this one, etc.) but I must have totally missed this. I would appreciate any and all information, advice, etc. that you can offer.

Thank you very, very much,

Lauren

You aren't responsible unless your lease stipulates that BOTH must give a 30 day notice so read it carefully. They can say that this is their policy but it doesn't mean athings un less its in your copy of the lease. I think you are free and clear except for your room mate and you addressing the secuirty deposit. You should demand the landlord do an inspection on May 31st and retrun your share of the deposit minus any damages.

My husband mother before she died did a waranty deed andgave him all her proprety now he's sister doesn't think its right cause he's mom didn't want her to have anything their relationship wasn't good now she says she's going to take it probate can she when everything is already in he's name

Karen this sounds like a totally unrelated issue and should be its own posting. Your sister-in-law can take you to court but probably won't get what she wants unless she can prove the deed was issued under duress.