I moved into my roommate's 1BR university apartment last year. Since the lease was in his name and 2 people were not allowed to stay together, we planned to move out. Meantime, it was summer and I left for ocean city. After a month, the former apartment's contract was over and I come just for week and we 2 contracted another 2BR apartment but not in the Univ. housing . He and his So called Girl friend moved there from another state and lived in the apartment. I came back after 4 months and we all 3 have been living in the apartment but I have been paying half rent for each months ever since i moved with him. (Even for univ. housing when I was not staying). Last month, I asked him to to share the rent equally for 3 of us or reimburse me the rent I paid for when I was not staying . He said he can not do that rather he will sub lease his room to someone and move out. But, last week he said me to move out. Now, I am feeling like I paid $1200 extra for those 4 months or half of his so called girlfriend's share $150 per month for last 6months (-$900). I am depressed that I lost the money which I made working even without sleeping. Our contract with the landlord clearly says we can not have our guest more than 40 days. Now, Please suggest me if I can take any kind of legal action against him. Last edited: 16-Dec-10 10:20 PM
kiterunner · Dec 16, 2010 10:06 PM · 7,906 views
So whose name is the new apartment in ? If the new apartment is in his name he can tell you to move out and you have to move out. Even if the apartment is in both of your name and if his girlfriend is staying with him and in his room; then there is nothing you can do about it. If you go and complain that to your apartment; they will not do anything (worst case scenario, they might terminate his lease for non compliance but that is very unlikely). But if the lease stated clearly that you can't have more than one guest for 40 days, it's up to you to make sure you stay in compliance (if the lease is in your name too).But if he wants you to move out while you are in the lease; you can move out and file a claim at your county's Small claims court /county court. Application fees will be usually $10-$100 depending on the state. But even if you file for the claim, the judge will likely dismiss your case because she is staying in your friends room. Don't go for all this, just move out and forget about the $1200. It's not worth the hassle .
bhiringi · Dec 16, 2010 11:41 PM
Thank you! bhiringi for your suggestion. Sorry about the confusion. Actually, the lease is in his and my name. The problem is I could not just forget the almost $1200 or let the Whore (sorry for the bad word but she deserves it) to stay around me.
kiterunner · Dec 16, 2010 11:53 PM
Well if the lease is on your and your friends name then he can't say tell you to move out. And he should grown an extra pair of balls to sublease the apartment to someone else without your consent (written). But you can tell her to get out of the apartment or share the utilities/grocery/and other bills except for the room. In that case you can file the case at small claims court. Divide the costs of living by the 3 (except for the room) and take his ass to court.
bhiringi · Dec 17, 2010 12:03 AM
Once again thank you for your suggestion. In fact, I am bearing her half expenses to stay in the apt. On top of that, she brags in a mannerless way. Now, I am worried about another hassle of finding another room or moving out with someone or living around that PUTANA for another 6months paying her expanses.
kiterunner · Dec 17, 2010 12:19 AM
There is nothing he can do to push you away from that Apartment until the Lease Deadline is finished until your name is in Lease . Yes you can drag him to court for harassing you to leave the apartment when you still are paying your share of Bills in time and rent in time just make sure you have enough Proofs for it . If her name is not listed in lease then she will have no rights to brag or bark about anything against you . I know how you feel cause i have gone through similar but worst case scenario when it comes to sharing apartment with so-called friends since then i made my mind what ever happens i won't share apartment with any friends in my life . I know what i went through and i do regret each moment what i did for him . Best solution never trust anyone and go ahead and file a case this is all i can suggest .
NepaliNetworks · Dec 17, 2010 12:35 AM
Kick his gf out. She is not in the lease contract. He will go too. Get another roommate.
furke · Dec 17, 2010 2:58 AM
furke is right...you have every right to kick his gf out of the apartment since her name is not on the lease..period!
lamopuri · Dec 17, 2010 3:37 AM
Just throw her stuff out or call the cops. Also talk to ur leasing office they will help u out in most instances to find a roommate or even forgive his other half.
kalopani · Dec 17, 2010 4:26 AM
Thank you all. Now, I am thinking is there anyway I can make her pay rent or get out from there getting some of my money back.
kiterunner · Dec 17, 2010 8:03 AM
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