I don't want her to be legally bound to our apartment. I don't want her to be legally responsible for rent. Would this prevent her from getting another lease if she wanted to move out? I want her listed as an occupant, not a resident. Is there anyway I can prevent her from being legally responsible for my lease?
This is a requirement of the landlord, if he requires all occupants over 18 yrs of age to sign the lease then you can either sign the lease as he requires, not sign the lease and not take the apartment, or negotiate with the landlord to not have her sign.
This should not affect her ability to get her own apartment but she will be liable for any damages on your apartment.
Good luck!
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