Rent was $100 short. No one who lives here is taking responsibility for the lack of funds. What should I do?

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That's why you never use cash. Just do money order, way safer and better. Plus most places have online pay too so maybe cgecj that out....Show more

"The landlord counted our rent money ( cash ) behind my back. I only counted my own contribution. Anyone could be the liar or the thief."

A lesson learned. Is it possible the landlord is trying to still you all out of $100? Yes. Is it possible one of your roommates did not put in all of their share of the rent? Yes. Is it possible you yourself made a mistake in what you gave the landlord? Yes.

Bottom line? Anyone, including you could be the liar or the thief. What should you do?

Three things:

1. Each person pays his share of the $100 shortfall and then call it a day or face possible eviction.
2. Always have the landlord count the money in front of who ever is submitting it, preferably with a witness.
3. Always demand a receipt for the amount submitted....Show more

How did you get the rent? That should give you a clue. If they dont pay it, you can charge all or one late payments and such. If this is the start of such things, you simply need to evict them all. When a group of people sign a lease they are jointly liable. That means you can charge one or all....Show more

Talk with your landlord and explain your situation. I would also try and get rid of the deadbeats who don't want to pay. Seek a legal eviction if necessary....Show more

Divy it up beteern everyone....Show more