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Co-signer questions

My son's grandmother co-signed for his apartment and she recently became very ill. If she passes what will happen to his lease. Also, the apt. complex allows pets and he wants to add a cat to his lease. Would the grandmother be required to resign the lease? And what if she is not able to sign again?


Asked on 11/04/08, 2:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald W. Hudspeth The Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth, P.C.

Re: Co-signer questions

If she were to pass away, Grandma's estate would be liable if "sucessors and Assigns" or "heirs" language is in the lease; otherwise, not. On the issue of the pet, because landlord allows a pet, adding a pet seems more of an information issue. Ideally, the landlord would just add a responsibility memo in the file and not sign a new lease. If the landlord requires a new lease then of course grandma will have to sign. Many times leases allow changes without guarantors or the accomodation party's signature, so if grandma is essentially a guarantor, she would be liable without notice. (No easy answer on anything is there?).

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Answered on 11/06/08, 4:25 pm


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