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    Default Roommate Leaving Before Lease is Up

    My question involves a roommate in the State of: Florida

    Hi,

    Me and my roommate signed a lease for an apartment. The lease is up in a month, but he already left. Since we signed a lease, he is legally obligated to pay the last month, right? Or am I going to be stuck with having to pay the whole bill?

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Roommate Leaving Before Lease is Up

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    My question involves a roommate in the State of: Florida

    Hi,

    Me and my roommate signed a lease for an apartment. The lease is up in a month, but he already left. Since we signed a lease, he is legally obligated to pay the last month, right? Or am I going to be stuck with having to pay the whole bill?

    Thanks!
    Yes, he signed a lease. However, as a person that is also on the lease, you are obligated to pay the rent in full, not just your share.

    You will probably need to sue ex roommate in small claims court to recover his share.

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