QUESTION
Is there a way to be removed from this debt?
Asked on Mar 31st, 2017 on Residential Real Estate - Michigan
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Hello. In 2013, I moved into an apartment with my boyfriend at the time. Both of our names are on the lease. 3 mos into it, we broke up and I moved out. He said he could handle all the bills himself. We went to the leasing office to ask if I could be removed from the lease but they said no. He ended up not being able to handle the bills and we now owe them roughly $2300 with court fees etc. I am just wondering if there is something I can do regarding this debt. There are judgments on my credit and its hindering me from finding a new place to live. Its just not fair. Its not an accurate representation of me being able to handle my bills.
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You are legally responsible to the landlord--that is why they refused to release you from the lease. Given the impact on your credit rating, your best course would be to try to reach a compromise with the landlord and then demand your former boyfriend pay them the compromise amount. If he won't, you would need to pay them and then demand he pay you. If he won't you could take him to small claims court if you can show he agreed to pay the rent. The amount involved does not justify hiring an attorney and you don't need one to try to reach a deal with the landlord or pursue the ex in small claims court.
Answered on Apr 03rd, 2017 at 5:01 PM