Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Lease/ Roomates
My fiance and I moved into our new rental home 2 months ago with two roommates. We want to have them evicted. My question concerns the lease. It was typed in our roommate's name, but my fiance signed it in his name and we paid the expenses to move in including the deposits and moving expenses such as renting a truck. Can we do anything to have them evicted, and if so what?
Thank you for any replies.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Lease/ Roomates
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It sounds as if this is a convuluted mess. Generally, the tenant named on the lease would have the better rights under the lease if a dispute arose. In this case, it is anybody's guess as to how a court might rule. You may wish to agree to mediate this matter with all parties present. This could be faster and cheaper than ligitation.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: Lease/ Roomates
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Who exactly pays the rent to the landlord? Did the roommate(s) sign at all? A lease is a contract. Are there any provisions in the lease concerning tenants and/or eviction.
You may want to consider an amicable resolution to the matter. Eviction is a mess, especially when you currently live with the tenant.
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