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    Default Boyfriend Wants Girlfriend to Move Out, but Still Pay Rent

    My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Colorado

    I am posting this for my sister. Trying to see if there is ANYTHING she can do. I have a feeling there isn't much help. Here's the situation:
    She's got a lease on a rental that ends in July 2016. Her boyfriend is kicking her out. Both their names are on the lease. However, he says he still wants her to pay for her half of the rent because he can't afford to live there on his own. He said if she doesn't, they'll be breaking the lease and they'll owe the rest of the year's rent. He says she might as well pay, because it will ruin her credit, cause legal issues, etc., etc. It's a crappy situation and one reason I never think it's a good idea to lease with someone you aren't seriously committed to, but that's beside the point. Is there any help? Any tips? I do have a copy of the lease if that helps. Thank you!

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    Default Re: Boyfriend Kicking Girlfriend Out.but Still Wants Her Rent

    he has no authority to kick her out, she is still obligated to the landlord to pay the rent.

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    Default Re: Boyfriend Kicking Girlfriend Out.but Still Wants Her Rent

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    he has no authority to kick her out, she is still obligated to the landlord to pay the rent.
    Yup. I suspect sis will be in small claims court in the not too distance future.

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    Default Re: Boyfriend Kicking Girlfriend Out.but Still Wants Her Rent

    actually they are both equally obligated to pay the entire rent. There is no his half and her half, as far as it goes with the landlord. The division of the obligation is only between them.

    Is the landlord aware of this?

    If so and is sympathetic s/he may release your sister from liability and hold just the boyfriend liable.

    if it comes down to it, if she was forced out, anything she pays towards the rent (and she needs to pay it directly to the landlord), she should sue ex boyfriend for it.

    has there been any incidents of domestic violence (with police involvement)?

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    Default Re: Boyfriend Kicking Girlfriend Out.but Still Wants Her Rent

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    actually they are both equally obligated to pay the entire rent. There is no his half and her half, as far as it goes with the landlord. The division of the obligation is only between them.
    Yes, they're both responsible.

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    Default Re: Boyfriend Kicking Girlfriend Out.but Still Wants Her Rent

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    My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Colorado

    I am posting this for my sister. Trying to see if there is ANYTHING she can do. I have a feeling there isn't much help. Here's the situation:
    She's got a lease on a rental that ends in July 2016. Her boyfriend is kicking her out. Both their names are on the lease. However, he says he still wants her to pay for her half of the rent because he can't afford to live there on his own. He said if she doesn't, they'll be breaking the lease and they'll owe the rest of the year's rent. He says she might as well pay, because it will ruin her credit, cause legal issues, etc., etc. It's a crappy situation and one reason I never think it's a good idea to lease with someone you aren't seriously committed to, but that's beside the point. Is there any help? Any tips? I do have a copy of the lease if that helps. Thank you!
    Just to reiterate...he CANNOT kick her out. He does not have that power.

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