Comments on: What if roommate refuses to pay rent?

By: Otto

Otto — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 04:00:04 +0000

If you take her to court, she might just tell the judge that she has no money. Maybe she really doesn?t care about an eviction on her records. Poor you.

By: Donella

Donella — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:40:04 +0000

I think that’s very irresponsible of your roommate. This is a lesson that you just had to learn the hard way. Next time, be more careful on your choice.

By: Niki

Niki — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 07:20:06 +0000

Why would the roommate even bother to come back if she has already found herself another person to depend on to?

By: Moira

Moira — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:20:04 +0000

Maybe she bailed out on you because of something you did?? Try to talk to her and see why you bailed out. Her excuse of not having enough money to pay for the rent may just be a cover for something else.

By: Roy

Roy — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:00:03 +0000

Sue her. That’s the best advice I can give you.

By: Darnell

Darnell — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:00:04 +0000

Check your lease agreement and your state tenant laws. What do they say about your situation?

By: Keli

Keli — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:00:04 +0000

Ask help from your landlord. You are still his tenants and your dispute will still affect his business.

By: Crissy

Crissy — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:00:05 +0000

Then you will have to shoulder the entire rent for the rest of your term. If you can?t do that, then you might have to break the lease agreement and look for a cheaper place to stay.

By: Ronny

Ronny — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:46:56 +0000

What if the landlord would not allow a replacement tenant? What then?

By: Malena

Malena — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 08:40:04 +0000

Right. And let me just emphasize that you really cannot expect her to find a replacement tenant for you. The remaining tenant will always have the responsibility of mitigating damages. However, you would need to check with your landlord if they would allow a replacement tenant or a sublease.