Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia

My roommate has giving the leasing office checks for the last two months that bounced, while I paid my portion of the rent on time. She refuses to pay up, and we are now about to be evicted (we signed a lease together). Is there anything I can do? I know that they have the ability to let one roommate out of the lease as long as we both sign the paperwork - should I talk to her about taking my name off the lease before the eviction goes through? What are my options? I talked to my apartment manager and briefly about the situation, and she is understanding of my situation and willing to work with me however she can, but her hands are tied as far as eviction goes. I'm concerned about my credit and rental history.


Asked on 10/31/09, 11:59 pm

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

I'd say you're stuck, absent some agreement with the landlord. (Even if you're name were removed from the lease, you would still be on the hook for whatever had not been paid up to that time.)

Read more
Answered on 11/06/09, 9:56 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Landlord & Tenants questions and answers in Virginia