Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Texas
If two people sign a lease and one moves out , can you hold that person responsible for rent?
Asked on 6/23/13, 12:29 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley
Cynthia Henley, Lawyer
Both parties are responsible for the rent. If neither pay, the apartment can go after one or both. It is possible that the party that continues to pay can sue the party who moved out - but that would be difficult.
Answered on 6/27/13, 3:19 pm
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