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    Jan 2, 2011, 07:15 PM
    What if roommate is co signer on lease then deciedes they can't afford rent?
    Roommate says I can't afford to live here so I'm leaving in a month. Both tennants have signed lease. Remaining tenant in college can only afford 1/2 rent. Is person leaving responsible for other 1/2 of rent till lease runs out? Tenant that's leaving,can live with parents 20 minutes away.Other tennant's parents live 3 1/2 hours away. Tennent leaving can afford to go on a trip to disney but not rent?
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    Jan 2, 2011, 07:20 PM

    As long as they signed the lease they are responsible for the rent until a new roommate can be found. However, it depends on how the lease is written as to whether the remaining tenant is responsible for the full rent.
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    Jan 2, 2011, 07:39 PM

    If each room mate has their own lease, or th lease merely holds each liable for their share, but if it just sets a total price for all,
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    Jan 5, 2011, 10:32 PM
    If there is a clause in the lease saying, they are liable jointly and severally liable then both will be held be responsible; i.e. one cannot leave in the middle until the lease expires; he has to bear the repercussions; if no clause prevails then he need not be held responsible.
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