Who is liable on an rental home lease?

[Crapgame44]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Tennessee

My wife , I and my mother were all listed on the lease for a rental home. Unfortunately we had to leave the house early and are now being sued for the remainder of the lease and costs. But, MY 83 yo mother has been left off the lawsuit for some reason. Her monthly income was her SS and a small pension which we know are protected. We were wondering if she is not on the lawsuit would we be liable for only 2/3's of the costs? Thanks

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Tennessee

My wife , I and my mother were all listed on the lease for a rental home. Unfortunately we had to leave the house early and are now being sued for the remainder of the lease and costs. But, MY 83 yo mother has been left off the lawsuit for some reason. Her monthly income was her SS and a small pension which we know are protected. We were wondering if she is not on the lawsuit would we be liable for only 2/3's of the costs? Thanks

Generally any one of the tenants listed on the lease can be held liable for the full amount owing on the lease. You will need to read the terms of the lease you signed.

 

[Gail in Georgia]

Look for a term on your lease that say something along the lines of each tenant being "jointly and severally" responsible for the rent.

Gail