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Can the landlord sue me even if I do not live in the apt and I told him to take me off the contract?

  • My bf's brother was living in this apt with his gf for a yr and their contract was up and she was moving back to Japan. But my bf's bro wanted to continue living there but his credit isn't good. So he asked me to sign the contract.I didn't want to do it but my bf needed a place to stay.So I felt pressured to sign it so I did. But I didn't sign a year contract.It was a month to month contract. I was still living with my parents. A month later I moved out with my bf to our own apt. I told the landlord I wasn't living there and I wanted my name off the contract. He told me he sent my info to his lawyer to sue me for not paying rent. My bf's bro didn't pay rent. It's been several months and I continued calling him to tell him to remove me from the contract and to just keep the deposit. If my bf's brother abandon's the place or wrecks it. Can the landlord sue me even though I told him that I don't live there and I asked him to remove me from the contract?

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    Yes, he can. You signed a binding contract and you are legally obligated and held accountable for it. The courts will most likely award him the rent that was not paid including damages to the apartment. A lawyer would probably recommend that you then sue your boyfriend's brother.

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yes he can.

socalbrohoebaby

All dealings in real estate must be in writing. It appears that you signed a contract and have never given any written notices of any kind. You'd better contact an attorney to get help -- and fast.

kearneyconsulting

Your liability all depends on the wording of the contract. Simply asking to have your name taken off the contract will not nullify the original contract. However, if the contract truly is a month-by-month contract he shouldn't have grounds to demand that you stay or pay for any longer than a month.

Finance atty

Yes he can. You could try to recoup your losses by taking your bf's brother to small claims court.

tonalc1

As a Real Estate Agent we are required, in these types of situations, to ask you to speak with your attorney. As a matter of opinion, I would question the landlord as to why he let you sign the contract without disclosing any of this information. If your boyfriend's brother never paid his rent, then it should have been up to the landlord to go after him. Because you are not the same person, there shouldn't be an issue. Perhaps this is why he had you sign a month to month lease. If you were never informed of any of this, and have the documentation to prove it - you should be ok. I would speak with a Real Estate Attorney, sounds like you have a good case! Good Luck!

Jenn R

Did you talk to the land lord before you signed the contract and let him know that you would not be living there? I have rented many places and if you are not up front and let them know what is going on that is where you mess up. I do wish the best of luck if he does sue you though.

Princess

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