roommate owes money

[phenyl]

I live in CA.

Hi all,
I rent a 2 bdrm apt, and I allowed a friends' friend to move in with me a year ago. He never went on the lease, it is only in my name. He has been great with the rent/utilities until recently... now he owes me 2 months of utilites and part of June's rent, approximately $300. I was wondering if I can take this guy to small claims courts, considering he isin't on the lease. Please let me know what can be done, thanks.

 

[JETX]

Does this person still live with you?? If so, then filing a lawsuit will only apply to the current debt and you would have to file another suit later. Also, if he/she does still live with you, you will have to go through the full 'eviction' process.

If this person has moved out, then, yes you can file a small claims action to try to recover your damagess incurred due to their breach.

 

[Terry7]

and what the hell is sill liver with someone ?
Is that a legal term ?