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Lease Agreement

My question is kind of weird. I moved in with my fiance to a place she picked out. After about 6 months she disapeared and stuck me with the rent and bills. I tried to work with the landlord to pay my half or the rent (still a stretch) along with all the bills she left me, but the landlord was unwilling to cooperate. Two months later I finally totally moved out of the condo. I never signed the lease, my fiance had written my name in next to hers, but I did not agree to the lease and therefore would not sign it. Now the landlord is after me for the back-rent. Am I responsible for it? We know where my ex-fiance is now and I believe it should be up to her to pay it off.


Asked on 6/10/03, 1:33 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Randall Gilbert Gilbert & Caddy P.A.

Re: Lease Agreement

If you never signed the lease then I would argue that you were a month to month tenant.

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Answered on 6/10/03, 1:51 pm
Peter Gonzalez Sanchez-Medina, Gonzalez, Quesada, Lage, Crespo, Gomez & MachadoLLP

Re: Lease Agreement

If you did not sign the lease, then you can argue that you are not legally bound by the terms and conditions of the lease. Only the party that executed the lease is liable thereunder. The landlord may argue that you are a month-to-month tenant who was in actual possession of the premises, but even under that argument your exposure would be very limited. If you are sued, seek the advice of a landlord-tenant attorney. Do not ignore any complaint that may be served upon you. Good luck.

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Answered on 6/10/03, 2:05 pm
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: Lease Agreement

I urge you to read Mr. Gonzalez' reply and follow the advice therein.

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Answered on 6/10/03, 3:08 pm


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