Attorney question - Page 4

**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?

a1na2 · 12-04-2007, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Well then

She said she talked to an attorney about a month ago about getting out of it and the lady said we are screwed until it is over.

Basically, we both leave...break our lease and pay until the landlord finds someone new and if she doesn't find anyone...we just pay until the lease is over in July?

What about credit?

I rent in Oklahoma and my agreement is that I have to pay a penalty of one month's rent If I break the lease.

I think the option to consult a lawyer would be your best bet. Find one that will give you a free referral visit. We did that once on a different issue and was only charged $50 for the consult, plus we got the answer we needed for our situation.

stumppy · 12-04-2007, 10:35 PM

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a nice payback would be to post naked pics of her on CP.

I like the way you think.

**Bugeater** · 12-04-2007, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Well then

She said she talked to an attorney about a month ago about getting out of it and the lady said we are screwed until it is over.

Basically, we both leave...break our lease and pay until the landlord finds someone new and if she doesn't find anyone...we just pay until the lease is over in July?

What about credit?

Which "she" talked to an attorney? Your ex, or the landlord?

**Dunit35** · 12-04-2007, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GoBo

Which "she" talked to an attorney? Your ex, or the landlord?

ex.

a1na2 · 12-04-2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GoBo

Which "she" talked to an attorney? Your ex, or the landlord?

I've heard that ploy before. How much of a liar is the chick (ex)?

12-04-2007, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GoBo

Which "she" talked to an attorney? Your ex, or the landlord?

His ex. He should definitely trust everything she says.

**Bugeater** · 12-04-2007, 10:43 PM

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His ex. He should definitely trust everything she says.

No shit, it sounds to me like she wants to stay in the house for only half the rent. But then again, who wouldn't?

**Skip Towne** · 12-04-2007, 10:44 PM

At your age I would just walk away from that. You probably don't have any credit to ruin. Let the ex worry about it.

Coach · 12-04-2007, 10:45 PM

IIRC, I think you can get out by paying the penalty for the termination of the lease.

Something you should check up with your landlord.

**Dunit35** · 12-04-2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach

IIRC, I think you can get out by paying the penalty for the termination of the lease.

Something you should check up with your landlord.

Yeah, if the penalty for termination is whatever the rest of the rent is, there is no way I can pay all that up front.

Coach · 12-04-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Yeah, if the penalty for termination is whatever the rest of the rent is, there is no way I can pay all that up front.

It could be less than the rent is, but it's something you'll have to look into with the landlord.

I'm sure the landlord won't object as long as he/she gets half of the money for the unit that you were supposed to stay, provided that your ex does pay her half and all.

12-04-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Yeah, if the penalty for termination is whatever the rest of the rent is, there is no way I can pay all that up front.

If it were, why would you have to - just pay out the rest of the lease as scheduled.

It's probably a fraction of the remaining moneys - 25% or something like that.

**Bugeater** · 12-04-2007, 10:53 PM

The only problem with any scenario regarding termination of the lease is that you have to get your ex to agree to it. This conversation is basically moot if that doesn't happen.

**Dunit35** · 12-04-2007, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GoBo

The only problem with any scenario regarding termination of the lease is that you have to get your ex to agree to it. This conversation is basically moot if that doesn't happen.

She's getting her "people" involved in trying to get out of it. I called the landlord earlier and told her what was going on. Now, I'm an idiot for "screwing her over".

a1na2 · 12-04-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

She's getting her "people" involved in trying to get out of it. I called the landlord earlier and told her what was going on. Now, I'm an idiot for "screwing her over".

Your lawyer will be able to give you some good advice. We are all just speculating and being smart asses here.

Good luck - dealing with women is typically less than fun and then it gets worse.

12-04-2007, 09:18 PM
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