Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Ohio
cosigner for an apartment lease
my son got an apartment with another guy for college and i cosigned for the lease unaware that i was responsible. my son signed a release form upon leaving and left the roomate with the apartment. the roommate later left breaking the lease and not contacting me. am i responsible even if my son signed a release form? my name is on the lease as the cosigner.
Asked on 4/06/03, 9:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Maura Yarbrough
Maura L. Yarbrough, Attorney at Law
Re: cosigner for an apartment lease
It is possible that you are liable on the lease.
In order to correctly answer the questions that you have asked, I would need to review all documents, lease and release.
I sugeest that you consult with a licensed attorney on this issue.
Please contact me directly if you require additonal assitance.
Answered on 4/07/03, 10:33 am