Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

co-signer on rental property

My husband co-signed on a rental house for my son in Michigan. His lease was up, moved out and now the property mgmt company is making a claim in the amount of $2700 in damages. If they replace for instance an old chair can they charge you new price for that and can my husband be sued for damages as well.


Asked on 7/02/09, 8:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: co-signer on rental property

You'd have to ask a Michigan lawyer, so repost your question and change your state. I think the Michigan lawyer is going to say, "No, you can only get replacement value," and "Yes, they can go after your husband, depending on what the lease says," but that's only friendly advice, not legal advice, since my law license only works in Florida.

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Answered on 7/02/09, 8:37 pm
William Gwaltney William W. Gwaltney, Attorneys at Law

Re: co-signer on rental property

You will need to consult Michigan law with regard to their landlord-tenant laws. A review of the lease would be in order as well.

Generally speaking though, a co-signer is obligated for the same liabilities as the primary signer.

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Answered on 7/02/09, 8:39 pm


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