Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    donna84m's Avatar
    donna84m Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Jun 1, 2008, 06:03 PM
    Seperating/Lease/Security deposit
    I signed a lease with my fiancé,both are names are on the lease. We recently have separated, and I had to move out, because it was no longer safe for me to be there. I didn't want a broken lease, and in the lease it states that if we have to move out, if we find someone to take the lease over (sub-lease) that's OK. My partner said that he was moving out and was not going to stay at the home, so I found a family to take it over, and the landlord agreed. When everything was set to be final, my ex-partner decided to stay at the home and live, which is fine, but I want my name off the lease and want the security deposit, that I paid for and put up, given back to me. I gave the landlord a personal check, which I filled out in front of her, for the security deposit. I just want my name off the lease, because I don't want to be responsiable for a house that I'm not living in. So by law does my partner have to sign a new lease with his name only on it? And put his own security deposit up? Can I get my security deposit back? Since it was my money and my check that I gave?
    progunr's Avatar
    progunr Posts: 1,971, Reputation: 288
    Ultra Member
     
    #2

    Jun 2, 2008, 03:09 PM
    It is up to the landlord as to letting you off the lease or not.

    Since he already has a lease, in his name and yours, I don't think he can be forced to sign a new lease and re-pay a security deposit.

    The deposit is for the apartment, the landlord has no concern as to who paid it, just that it was paid.

    I believe the only way to get this money from your fiance' will be to sue him for it.

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

No lease. Security deposit debacle. [ 2 Answers ]

Ok, so I've been living in a room I found on Craig's List for the past 6 months. With no lease. One of my room mates is the lease holder and we pay him rent, which he in turn pays the landlord. It turns out he's been overcharging us to the extent that he actually makes a profit when rent is due. To...

Security deposit at lease renewal [ 2 Answers ]

Just purchased investment property with tenant. Tenant has a current oral/verbal month to month agreement. I intend to increase the rent after proper notice. Can I request a security and pet deposit at this time? One was never given or it was a very small amount.

Requesting an additional security deposit in new lease [ 3 Answers ]

My tenant has damage exceeding their current security deposit and I want to know if it is legal to have the tenant sign a new lease, listing the damages and repair/replacement cost and then requiring an additional security depoist for the new lease?

Student Housing lease signed, no lease or security deposit. Can I cancel lease? [ 2 Answers ]

I have a student housing house. I require a $200 non-refundable lease deposit within 15 days of signing the lease (in this case it was due March 15). A $300 secutity deposit due June 1, and the rent less the lease deposit due August 28. I have a student that signed the lease, but never sent...


View more questions Search