QUESTION
Is the Landlord obligated to allow me to live out the remainder and keep my record clean if I pay my share?
Asked on Sep 03rd, 2012 on Landlord and Tenant Law - California
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The other tenant does not want to pay her share of joint lease. We have been served with 14-day notice. We can pay back debts.
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Generally speaking a joint renter has to pay the entire lease payment in order to remain in the property.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2017 at 5:52 AM
Steven D. Dunnings
Either of you are responsible for the entire amount.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2012 at 2:16 PM
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It is a joint obligation, therefore you will have to pay all of the rent or be evicted. You can sue the co-tenant for their portion of the rent.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2012 at 2:16 PM
A joint tenant like yourself is responsible for the full amount of rent due. A notice to quit residential property for non-payment of rent must give tenants at least seven days - not fourteen to either pay or move before the landlord may proceed with eviction proceedings in the district court. A fourteen-day notice may apply to the rental of a storage locker. Otherwise, your lawyer will need to review the 14-day notice you received. If you and the other joint tenant pay the back debts, you cannot be evicted but both of you will remain liable for the full amount of rent for the remainder of the term.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2012 at 2:15 PM
Leonard A. Kaanta
In Michigan, if you pay the rent you can stay.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2012 at 2:15 PM
Lisa Hurtado McDonnell
No, the landlord is no obligated let you remain, unless you pay the total rent and back rent.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2012 at 2:15 PM
No. The landlord agreed to the full rental amount. You cannot pay less and stay in the premises.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2012 at 2:15 PM
You will have to pay the entire rent. You should consult a real estate attorney about how to approach the landlord about remaining for the rest of the term of the lease.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2012 at 2:14 PM
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Because it is a joint lease, you are each responsible for the full amount. The landlord has to let you remain if you pay the entire amount owed, but not if you just pay a share.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2012 at 2:14 PM