Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Hello My name is Roberta and I have recently signed a lease to an apartment along with a roomate named Dina. She just now decided she wants to leave and our lease is not up till august 2010. She is leaving January 1st and is leaving me with all the payments untill august of 2010. Now I was wondering if I can sue her for half of Rent untill our lease is up in august of 2010? In this Economy i can not afford my credit to be bad. All she does is drink and listen to music really loud and now she wants to leave because ive complained about the walls vibrating from overly loud music. please get back with me soon thank you so much.

Roberta


Asked on 12/18/09, 10:49 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

yes

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Answered on 12/23/09, 11:30 am
Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

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Answered on 12/23/09, 12:39 pm
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

You are obligated to try to find another roommate. Advertise in the paper, at the local university, on Craigs list, etc. If you can't find anyone suitable, then, yes, she is obligated for the duration of the lease.

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Answered on 12/23/09, 8:01 pm


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