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    Oct 11, 2011, 12:49 AM
    Rights for joint renters on lease / sublet/assignment -nj
    Hi I have a roommate in New Jersey who wants to sublet (most likely assignment) for the rest of our lease term of 9 months and I am NOT okay with living with a stranger off craigslist! The only clause in our lease about this says that we need written consent from the landlord in order to assign/sublet. The landlord has ignored my emails all week, but my roommate told me today that he has approved already. Is this legally okboth to consent to sublet/assignment without both party consent on a joint lease? Especially since assignment involves long term? I am also not OK with being financially responsible for a stranger... what rights do I have as a tenant on a joint lease? And how much leeway would I have to terminating my lease early since this is not what I agreed to?

    Any help is very appreciated! Please help!
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    Oct 11, 2011, 03:51 AM
    Depends on the wording of the lease. But if both are on the lease, Then each can deal directly with the landlord. I would suggest taking your lease to a local real estate attorney to advise you of your rights.

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