Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Texas

CoSigners off a lease

Is there any way to ''sign'' a cosigner off an apartment lease? My

parents signed for me when I got the lease, and now do not want

to have anything to do with my debts. I will be filing for bankruptcy

before the lease is up, and want to break lease without my parents

credit being hurt. Is there any way I can do this?


Asked on 4/27/04, 12:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sharon Campbell Sharon K. Campbell

Re: CoSigners off a lease

Landlord must consent. If it comes up for renewal, parents can send letter to landlord saying that they are not responsible for the lease beyond the original term. But they are on the hook for the lease during the term they signed for unless the landlord agrees to let them off. If you file bankruptcy during that time, landlord will look to your parents.

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Answered on 4/27/04, 2:25 pm


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