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[Dunit35]

Originally Posted by GoBo

If the landlord is a complete bitch as you say, she isn't going to give a shit about any pictures. You're responsible for it. I don't think it's even as simple as paying the landlord your half, if she doesn't pay her half you're still liable for it. She needs to leave too.

Re-reading your lease agreement would be a good thing right now, it should be noted somewhere what the penalty is for breaking it. I know it used to be in Nebraska that breaking a lease meant loss of sec deposit and the renter was liable for lost rent for up to 3 mos. But that was a long time ago and laws vary by state.

I called the landlord earlier and she said we both had to pay our halves. She said I could mail her my half that way if she stopped paying she'd go after her. Said she'd get it in writing for me that I'm mailing my half and what not.

[a1na2]

Originally Posted by Dunit35

I called the landlord earlier and she said we both had to pay our halves. She said I could mail her my half that way if she stopped paying she'd go after her. Said she'd get it in writing for me that I'm mailing my half and what not.

IF you do that to protect your credit you need to have the landlord go inspect the place NOW. If she admits that you aren't there. My problem would be that you are being denied the use of the residence. I might go to a small claims court and sue the other co-lessee.

Judge Judy ( or one of the clone shows ) might be a way to recoup your money. There are two of the Judges on those shows that are Hot! You might opt for one of those shows. I think the petitioner and respondent split the $5,000 money half and half, minus the judgment that goes to the winning party.

If you played your cards right you could make her look like a stupid biatch all the while getting your 15 minutes of fame.

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by Dunit35

I called the landlord earlier and she said we both had to pay our halves. She said I could mail her my half that way if she stopped paying she'd go after her. Said she'd get it in writing for me that I'm mailing my half and what not.

As el borracho said, get it in writing. If there ISN'T a high demand for rental property in your area, you may be better off doing this then. If there IS a high demand for rental property, you'd probably be better off breaking the lease.

[stlchiefs]

Originally Posted by Dunit35

I called the landlord earlier and she said we both had to pay our halves. She said I could mail her my half that way if she stopped paying she'd go after her. Said she'd get it in writing for me that I'm mailing my half and what not.

If you are both on the lease you are liable for the full portion together. SO, even if you pay 1/2, if the Ex doesn't pay hers, the landlord can still come after you for the other half. In the lease you agreed to pay X amount per month, not 1/2 of X amount.

Unless you are talking about a huge lease or many months left, your best option is to both agree to move out of the house and workout a settlement with the landlord regarding the remaining rent.

You never mentioned, did you get the ring back?

Nudies?