I live in MS and am about to go to law school (go figure). I was going to room with this girl, a friend of mine. She and I both talked many a time about rooming together. She told me to go ahead and find any apt. I did. I signed a 12 month lease with a complex. She authorized me to forge her signature on the lease, even though I am the primary renter. Now she wants to back out and stay where she is now. I am stuck with a 12 month lease at $780 a month, plus utilities.
By the way, this is the 2nd time she has backed out on me.
I offered her a solution: I told her that she would have to pay for her half of rent and utilities for 4 months until I find a roommate.
If she doesn't agree to this, do I have any legal standing?

