LEASES, ROOMMATES & MOVE-IN RISK
What happens if a college roommate does not pay their share of rent?
The lease determines who the landlord can pursue. Under a joint-and-several lease, the remaining tenants may be responsible for the unpaid amount; under a true individual lease, responsibility may be limited to each tenant’s share, subject to the contract.
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WHY THIS CHANGES THE DECISION
What matters
Read the liability clause before the problem occurs and keep roommate payment arrangements in writing.
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Three facts to check
- Joint-and-several liability language
- Late fees and default remedies
- Roommate agreement and replacement options
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