Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Re: Apartment Lease Agreements - Multi-Tenant

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RESPONSE: generally the answer is yes to both questions and you would sue your co-tenant for their portion of the lease payment and should try to somehow mitigate your damages e.g. by trying to get another roomate.