Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Kentucky

my sister signed a contract for an apartment and she got out of that contract before she moved in. Now our parents are taking care of her bills and her "roommates" demand that she continue to pay even though she doesn't live there any more what should she do?


Asked on 10/22/10, 10:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Andrea Welker Welker Law Office

I'm confused by the facts here. She "got out of the contract," but your parents are still paying rent on her behalf?

If she is not obligated to pay rent to the landlord under the lease agreement, then she isn't obligated to pay rent to anyone, unless she has some sort of other agreement with the roommates. However, if she is still on the lease, then she has to fulfill her obligations under the lease, even if she moves out early. If she doesn't pay, her roommates will likely have to pay for her, and then could come after her for the money,

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Answered on 10/27/10, 11:01 am


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