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  1. #1
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    Unhappy Collections After Dismissal of Eviction

    My question involves an eviction in the state of: CA

    Me and my roommate had dismissal of eviction when he finally delivered possesion of the apartment that we were renting. Now the apartment is trying to collect $6953.52 fpr outstanding debt, since we did not finish our contract (we have 6 months to go) plus attorney and clean up fees.

    Both of our names are under the lease, but the thing is i dont think my irresponsible roommate would pay a penny for this charges, but for a fact i know that he caused all this trouble, and he wants to drag me down with having a bad credit.

    Is there any possibility that I pay half of it and be clear of this debt and have my roommate settle with the other half? I just want to get over this, but i dont think it is fair for me to pay the whole.

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    Default Re: Collections After Dismissal of Eviction

    The dept is a joint debt. Meaning that the landlord can go after one or both of you. They will usually target the easiest to collect from. Paying half will not make the dept go away or clear it up.

    You can pay it in full....and sue your former roommate for her share.

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