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jackd828 · Aug 25, 2008, 05:04 PM

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N0help4u · Aug 25, 2008, 06:00 PM

Sounds like you should tell them the utilities will be split four ways but not the rent.
If they want things split evenly it should be 6 way split. Or tell them you are charging restaurant prices for your food.

Emland · Aug 25, 2008, 07:22 PM

You can't. You made a binding agreement and you are liable until the lease ends.

Fr_Chuck · Aug 25, 2008, 07:51 PM

Find another room mate that they will accept to take over your lease,

Talk them into paying your part of the money each month,

But no you are liable to pay your part, in fact them leaving does not get you out of anything, you can still be held liable

George_1950 · Aug 25, 2008, 09:27 PM

Why not just pay $50.00 (fifty) dollars more for your share of the rent, but split the utilities into thirds?

jjwoodhull · Aug 25, 2008, 09:38 PM

Yes, you should pay more for having your own bathroom. Their age has nothing to do with it. $832 divided by 3 is $277.77 each. You should take on about $25 from each of their share, so it should be $250, $250 and $332. Utilities should be split equally.

JudyKayTee · Aug 26, 2008, 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by jackd828

I signed a one-year lease with two other people in May 2008. All three of our names are on the lease. However, I am looking to move to another town about 45 minutes away because that is where I go to school, as of August 2008. How can I get out of my lease without making my roommates have to leave, too?

You've posted 3 different situations today about the same apartment - all posts should be combined. Info given based on one post is incorrect when info on the other 2 is factored in.

rockinmommy · Aug 26, 2008, 11:55 AM

I have townhomes that I rent in a college town - very similar to the situation your described. Some roomates split the rent evenly, some pay varying amounts based on size of rooms, etc. The key is that you should have ironed it all out BEFORE you signed the lease. I see your point... if I was you I'd feel the same way. But I also see their point... I'm sure in their situation I'd feel the way they do.

As far as boyfirends and friends and food and staying over night and usuing utilities, etc... AGAIN... all stuff you guys should have discussed BEFORE moving n together. NOT NOW. The best you can do at this point is have a meeting. Roomates only. No boyfiends, etc. If I were you, I'd put everything in writing. If you're going to make demands on them, then be prepared to offer something in return. If you want roomates, that is. You might be happier just living by yourself.

The stuff you're describing is all very typical of roommate situations, and especially for people in your age group. I lived through it when I was your age and had roomates, and I see it all the time now with my tenants.

Might as well deal with it head-on now. The longer you let it go, the more mad everyone is going to get. Then you'll wind up with a broken lease and being taken to court for a law suit. The landlord will be RIGHT and you all will be WRONG!

Chuck G · Aug 26, 2008, 03:27 PM

This may take some time to hash out. Was there any agreement that all of you signed that stated your rental agreement ahead of time? The lease is between you and the landlord.
If you did not previously have an agreement between all 3 of you, you need to draft one up now and have each person sign it. It should spell out whether you are allowed to have a boyfriend/girlfriend move in, or how many nights you can have a guest stay over. You must all agree on it and sign it in order to make sure everyone will abide by it.
Having the utilities split in 6 might be fair and equitable. In situations like this it is typical for an individual with the larger room, and or, their own bathroom to pay a bit more rent. Again, this should have been spelled out and agreed upon prior to all of you moving in. If not, work it out now and get it all on paper.