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George
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George asked in Business & FinanceRenting & Real Estate · 2 weeks ago

What happens if your roomate moves out and you cannot afford the rent on your income alone?

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  • R P
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago
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    Either you find another roommate who meets your landlord's requirements  for residency.

    Or, you and your now-former roommate pay to terminate the lease early. That fee is typically equivalent to two months' rent.

  • Maxi
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    If you signed a joint rental contract then each tenant is 100% legally liable for 100% of the rent regardless if one moves out, if you signed a single contract each then each tenant is legally liable for their rent only, not the other persons...

  • Elaine M
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    You get another roommate or you move out.

  • babyboomer1001
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    Nothing "happens".  The lease doesn't just vanish.  You still owe the rent according to the lease.  If you have a contract with the roommate who moved out - mid lease, then sue him for his portion.

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