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Posted Jan 13th, 2012
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In the case of a tenant moving out mid-billing period, is it legal for a university to force the
remaining tenants to pay his or her part of the bill or should the roommate who moved out be
responsible?
Legal Topic Area: Residential Real Estate in NY

In most instances, all the roommates would be 'jointly and severally' liable for the balance of the rent due for the term remaining on a lease.

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Answered on Jan 24th, 2012 at 7:40am