Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia

Have a question regarding a co-tenant moving out without approval or notice. A family friend of ours signed a lease on a house with me and my family, the lease dates from June 1st, 2011-June 1st, 2012. Last week he sent us a text message that stated he was moving out without paying what is owed and without approval from our landlord (who is overseas until next May) and with out proper notification. We have no way of getting ahold of our landlord to notify him of this situation and now are forced to pay an extra $400 a month (his share) until our lease expires, 10 months from now. My question is am i able to take him to small claims court and sue him for the amount we are going to have to pay for the next 10 months and for his share of utilites?


Asked on 8/01/11, 11:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Yes, you could take him to small claims court for his share of the balance owed under the lease (assuming you have a valid address where he could be served with the papers).

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Answered on 8/01/11, 12:21 pm


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