Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

volitile roomates

Two friends and I decided to get an apartment together. One of my friends did not have substantial credit, so my mother co-signed on the apartment for her (which I understand also applies to myself and the other roommate). The girl which my mother co-signed for did not and still does not have a job to date- 3 months later. She has paid for furniture in the apartment with checks she took from her mother. That problem has since been dealt with, but I'm afraid she will not be able to continue paying rent. My question is, if my name is on the mailbox and rent bill, am i the primary and is the anyway to give 30 day notice to her or breach contract for get her out???


Asked on 2/16/03, 10:25 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

George Savage George S. Savage, P.A.

Re: volitile roomates

The liability of the parties is determined by the agreement you entered. Without a proper review of the agreement, it would be difficult to provide advise that is proper.

Please seek legal counsel.

Best of luck.

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Answered on 2/17/03, 3:21 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: volitile roomates

Each of you is primary to the landlord. Unless you had a written agreement covering this issue all you can do is sue her for any of her expenses you have to pay.

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Answered on 2/17/03, 5:37 am


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