Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Arizona
civil lanlord tenant law
Am I liable for damage and unpaid rent from an apartment that my estranged wife rented in Arizona while I have been in another state for over 4 years. I have signed notorized statements from landlords stating that I have lived in the other state, I have a telephone recording of the landlord agreeing I was not liable and that I was not supposed to be named in the complaint and my name is not on the lease agreement.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: civil lanlord tenant law
Massachusetts law makes spouses liable for each others' necessary costs -- shelter, food, medical care. Arizona law may be different.
It may be time for you to seek to divorce this woman, and get orders holding her responsible to pay you back for any judgment caused by her actions.
Re: civil lanlord tenant law
Under Massachusetts law you may be held liable for your spouses expenses for the "necessaries of life" (I.E. food, clothing, shelter, medical expenses etc.)until you either obtain a divorce or a separate support judgment that establishes the limits of such obligation.
It is unclear from the facts whether Massachusetts or Arizona Law (which may differ on this issue) applies.
But it may be time for you to consider retaining an attorney to file either a Separate Support or a Divorce complaint to establish your obligations and hers in this regard.
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