QUESTION
Am I legally liable for remainder of lease IF...?
Asked on Feb 18th, 2014 on Divorce - New York
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I am about to start the divorce process. Both our names appear on the lease. If within our separation agreement my husband agrees to write that I will not be legally liable for the remainder of our joint lease (6 months remaining), does this legally exonerate me from all liability if for whatever reason he fails to pay the rent.
1 ANSWER
No. If he fails to pay the rent the landlord will certainly come after you despite any agreement between you and your ex as to the allocation of debts.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 4:27 PM