Attorney question

**Dunit35** · 12-04-2007, 09:18 PM

So, as most of you know I got engaged this year. Well it isn't working out anymore and I will be moving back to where I was before.We moved into a house together in July with both of our names on the lease contract. Now, here's the question. She just sent me a message telling me to move my shit and leave or she would move it for me. Do I have to pay my half of the rent even though she kicked me out? I was just going to send the landlord my half when I moved out after the semester so I didn't get into trouble legally.

The landlord told me I was still liable to pay my half even though she kicked me out. Is that true?

**Saulbadguy** · 12-04-2007, 09:23 PM

I don't think she can legally kick you out.

ChiefsCountry · 12-04-2007, 09:26 PM

Mistake #1 - you moved in together. Dumb, dumb, dumb. That was just asking for something like this.

12-04-2007, 09:26 PM

Your name is on the lease, you are liable.

But, if you really want to be a dick and she kicked you out stop paying. She'll pay it or you'll both be evicted. If you've already been booted out, who cares?

stlchiefs · 12-04-2007, 09:28 PM

Your name is on the lease, you are a tenant and have a right to be in the house and also have an obligation to pay rent. She can't kick you out.

If she wants you out she needs to agree to pay your portion of the rent. This agreement needs to be confirmed with the Landlord as well and your name removed from the lease.

Oh yeah, grab the e-ring, that's yours too.

That's a quick, non-legalize answer.

dtebbe · 12-04-2007, 09:29 PM

I think I would have her arrested when she "moved" your stuff out. If your name is on the lease, it's half yours.

To handle this correctly I would suggest renting:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452594/

However, if your ex has an ass that looks anything like Jennifer Anniston's.... all bets are off.

DT

Chief Pote · 12-04-2007, 09:30 PM

YES.....She doesn't have the authority to absolve you of any financial responsibility to the contracting agent. The contracting agent only has that authority.

As long as you meet that responsibility(pay the rent), you can legally stay. She sounds pissed and you probably don't want to, you need "official" legal council.

el borracho · 12-04-2007, 09:31 PM

I am not an attorney but I am 99% sure you are still responsible for any lease you signed, even if you decide to move out (for whatever reason). My advice to you is to pay the rent and see if you can't negotiate something with the landlord.

Oh, and whatever you do, stay the heck away from your ex. Even if you pay another six months rent on a place you no longer live in you are miles ahead of any divorce settlement you would have had in the future.

el borracho · 12-04-2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GRCOAT

I don't think she can legally kick you out.

While this is probably true (she can't legally kick you out) you should probably get the heck out, anyway, before things get really out of control. You are much better off losing some money than living in a hostile, emotionally-charged environment. Seriously, just get your stuff and get out.

stumppy · 12-04-2007, 09:35 PM

Like they say, instead of getting married again I'm just going to find some bitch I hate and buy her a house.
Count yourself lucky you only have to worry about a lease.

el borracho · 12-04-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

Your name is on the lease, you are liable.

But, if you really want to be a dick and she kicked you out stop paying. She'll pay it or you'll both be evicted. If you've already been booted out, who cares?

Bad idea if you care about your credit. The landlord could ding your credit and still pursue you for the money. Do this and you could end up paying more and having bad credit.

el borracho · 12-04-2007, 09:37 PM

Whatever agreement you reach with the landlord, get it in writing.

**cdcox** · 12-04-2007, 09:41 PM

Sit down at a table and settle this like adults. You should both have a few drinks during the discussion to help you both relax and put things on an even keel. I'd suggest having lots of firearms around, too, so that both parties treat each other with the proper respect.

ChiefsCountry · 12-04-2007, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdcox

Sit down at a table and settle this like adults. You should both have a few drinks during the discussion to help you both relax and put things on an even keel. I'd suggest having lots of firearms around, too, so that both parties treat each other with the proper respect.

Can you run some stats to see how that turns out?

**Iowanian** · 12-04-2007, 09:44 PM

*** No one told you so ***

Good job, IIIunit.

Lets take a look at the previews.

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I can't wait until she chimes in
http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...=161717&page=1

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=166370

12-04-2007, 09:18 PM
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $-2292955	Attorney question So, as most of you know I got engaged this year. Well it isn't working out anymore and I will be moving back to where I was before.We moved into a house together in July with both of our names on the lease contract. Now, here's the question. She just sent me a message telling me to move my shit and leave or she would move it for me. Do I have to pay my half of the rent even though she kicked me out? I was just going to send the landlord my half when I moved out after the semester so I didn't get into trouble legally. The landlord told me I was still liable to pay my half even though she kicked me out. Is that true?
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12-04-2007, 09:23 PM	#2
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12-04-2007, 09:26 PM	#3
ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $-1571248	Mistake #1 - you moved in together. Dumb, dumb, dumb. That was just asking for something like this.
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12-04-2007, 09:26 PM	#4
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Your name is on the lease, you are liable. But, if you really want to be a dick and she kicked you out stop paying. She'll pay it or you'll both be evicted. If you've already been booted out, who cares?
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12-04-2007, 09:28 PM	#5
stlchiefs Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Loser, MO Casino cash: $10005674	Your name is on the lease, you are a tenant and have a right to be in the house and also have an obligation to pay rent. She can't kick you out. If she wants you out she needs to agree to pay your portion of the rent. This agreement needs to be confirmed with the Landlord as well and your name removed from the lease. Oh yeah, grab the e-ring, that's yours too. That's a quick, non-legalize answer.
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12-04-2007, 09:29 PM	#6
dtebbe 3M TA3 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SoFlo Casino cash: $9993039	I think I would have her arrested when she "moved" your stuff out. If your name is on the lease, it's half yours. To handle this correctly I would suggest renting: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452594/ However, if your ex has an ass that looks anything like Jennifer Anniston's.... all bets are off. DT
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12-04-2007, 09:30 PM	#7
Chief Pote Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Undercover..... Casino cash: $6872638	YES.....She doesn't have the authority to absolve you of any financial responsibility to the contracting agent. The contracting agent only has that authority. As long as you meet that responsibility(pay the rent), you can legally stay. She sounds pissed and you probably don't want to, you need "official" legal council.
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12-04-2007, 09:31 PM	#8
el borracho In Pat We Trust Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Albuquerque, NM Casino cash: $2529148	I am not an attorney but I am 99% sure you are still responsible for any lease you signed, even if you decide to move out (for whatever reason). My advice to you is to pay the rent and see if you can't negotiate something with the landlord. Oh, and whatever you do, stay the heck away from your ex. Even if you pay another six months rent on a place you no longer live in you are miles ahead of any divorce settlement you would have had in the future.
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12-04-2007, 09:35 PM	#10
stumppy New and Improved Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, Mo. Casino cash: $-2371410	Like they say, instead of getting married again I'm just going to find some bitch I hate and buy her a house. Count yourself lucky you only have to worry about a lease. __________________ “As a nation, we can endure damaging policies for a four-year term. But we cannot survive a president willing to terminate our Constitution”
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12-04-2007, 09:37 PM	#12
el borracho In Pat We Trust Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Albuquerque, NM Casino cash: $2529148	Whatever agreement you reach with the landlord, get it in writing.
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12-04-2007, 09:41 PM	#13
cdcox www.nfl-forecast.com Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $-568231	Sit down at a table and settle this like adults. You should both have a few drinks during the discussion to help you both relax and put things on an even keel. I'd suggest having lots of firearms around, too, so that both parties treat each other with the proper respect.
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12-04-2007, 09:44 PM	#15
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $1678454	* No one told you so * Good job, IIIunit. Lets take a look at the previews. http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...=157097&page=1 I can't wait until she chimes in http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...=161717&page=1 http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=166370 Last edited by Iowanian; 12-04-2007 at 10:04 PM..
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