Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Pennsylvania

I may have to appear in court very soon to settle a dispute with my landlord and 2 roommates. In the middle of this lease agreement I was married. My husband was not on the lease and I moved out. I was told that since we got married that he inherits my past debt and any other debt moving forward. I understand this to mean that if there were judgment made against me that my husband would be held just as responsible as myself to pay this debt. My question is in 2 parts. First, is the above statement accurate? And second, if he is held legally obligated on this debt can he then represent me in court? My reasoning being that if the debt were to become his own that he would in effect be defending himself as well.


Asked on 3/05/12, 4:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

First, if he is not named on the suit he is not liable. This also means any property you hold as a couple is not subject to being taken to pay the judgment.

Second, absent him being a duly licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania he can NOT represent you.

{John}

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Answered on 3/06/12, 6:51 am


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