Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Pennsylvania

Lease Agreements and Breaks

My roommate has decided to move out of our apartment, which we signed a 1 year lease to in August. I have not violated any rules according to our lease. She would like me to sign a form to break her from the lease. I would like to know if there is any way she would have to pay her half of the rent untill I found another roommate? or any other advice to this matter!


Asked on 10/19/06, 5:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Matthew Kelly Kelly Law

Re: Lease Agreements and Breaks

More than likely you are both "jointly and severally" liable for the rent. If you alow her to leave, LL can and most likely will, hold you accountable for all the rent. Don't know that there is much you can do now to stop her from leaving. I would suggest you enter into an arrangement whereby you get her to agree to pay her rent until you find another roommate. Also suggest you speak to your LL, they may need to agree to allow you to sublease her portion of the lease.

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Answered on 10/20/06, 10:06 am


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