Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

If my roommate and I sign a lease but my roommate doesn't pay am I liable?


Asked on 8/23/13, 4:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paula McGill Attorney at Law

It is impossible to determine your liability without seeing the lease. However, as a general proposition, in most contracts, the signors are jointly liable. So, more likely than not, you should be held liable for the entire matter.

I recommend you take the contract to an attorney to obtain a definite answer regarding your liability.

Also licensed and practicing in New York.

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Answered on 8/25/13, 8:30 am


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