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    Default Security Deposit Return for a Roommate Who Isn't on the Lease

    My question involves a roommate in the State of: New York (NYC).

    I am Roommate A - I am the only Rooomate on the lease which expires in six months.

    Roommate B moved out six months ago.
    Roommate C moved into Roommate B's room.
    Roommate C wote Roommate B a check to refund B's security deposit.

    Roommate C has no written agreement regarding the lease agreements. That means there is no written agreement with myself and nothing with the property owner, C is just listed as a guest of the apartment.

    Roommate C is being relocated and is moving out. If a replacement is not able to be found, is Roommate C entitled to a Security Deposit Refund? If so, from whom?

    I'd love to be able to refund Roommate C the security deposit, but if there isn't a new Roommate who is going to pay for next months rent, I simply can't afford it. What are my responsibilities and liabilities?

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Security Deposit Return for a Roommate Who Isn't on the Lease

    What, if anything, was your agreement with Roommate B?

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    Default Re: Security Deposit Return for a Roommate Who Isn't on the Lease

    We didn't explicitly state an agreement for a set amount of time, but we also did not say that it was a month to month deal. We did state how long the actual lease with the building is for.

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    Default Re: Security Deposit Return for a Roommate Who Isn't on the Lease

    In relation to the security deposit when you changed roommates. In relation to whether this person his his subtenant or your new tenant.

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