Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Minnesota

Eviction

I am a rep-payee for a disabled adult who receives social security benefits. I signed a lease with her as guaranter of the rent. I signed it meaning that i am her rep-payee. The client is at risk of being evicted and the land lord has told me that it is my responsibility to pay for the remainder of the lease if she is evicted. Is there any way that i can get out of this? I am financially unable to pay for rent at the apartment if she is evicted. I could make her pay the remainder of the lease with her social security, but that would make her homeless as she would be unable to pay for rent anywhere else. This person is a Vulnerable Adult. I am not sure what i can do to help her or myself. the land lord is an attorney and i do not doubt that he will prosecute to the fullest extent. The apartment is also a complete dumb and things have not been repaired that he said he would repair over a month ago.


Asked on 7/01/08, 2:06 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Anderson Anderson Business Law LLC

Re: Eviction

Would need to see the lease and rep-payee guaranty agreement to advise.

Sub-leasing might be option.

Iam an attorney-LL with 28 yrs experience.

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Answered on 7/01/08, 3:12 pm
Rob Shainess Capstone Law, LLC

Re: Eviction

You may be eligible for free legal advice. Hennepin County has a clinic at its housing court that is open during court hours. You could try that if your income is below a certain limit.

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Answered on 7/01/08, 5:18 pm


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