QUESTION
Can I sue my roommate if he wasn't on the lease?
Asked on Feb 28th, 2015 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Michigan
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My landlord was unaware of my roommate of 3 months. He took all his things and left the key but no rent money. Can I sue him?
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Yes you can sue your ex roommate because verbal leases (or in this case subleases) are valid if they are for a term of less than 1 year.
Answered on Mar 02nd, 2015 at 5:52 PM
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Most probably yes, better if you have some evidence, emails, texts, writings, checks, etc. Question is the amount, attorneys fees and potential of collection. I suspect it will be small claims court.
Answered on Mar 02nd, 2015 at 11:04 AM