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What is the name of your state? Missouri
my son has been summons to small claims court. His roommate is asking $200 for utilities that were incurred after my son moved out. the room mate is claiming that since my son was still paying the remainder of the lease each month for the remaining 3 months that he would be obligated to pay his portion of the utilities as well. He did give notice that he would have to move out due to finacial reasons, loss of job, and would no longer be attending the college in the area. he felt he would not be responsible for the utilities since he was no longer living there, but did finishing paying his portion of the lease.
is the roommate's claim legitimate? if so is my son's a good defense going into a small claims court? considering the amount of the claim and the finacial position my son is in, paying a lawyer to represent or consel would only compond his finacial issue and losses.
thanks in advance for your advice
my son has been summons to small claims court. His roommate is asking $200 for utilities that were incurred after my son moved out. the room mate is claiming that since my son was still paying the remainder of the lease each month for the remaining 3 months that he would be obligated to pay his portion of the utilities as well. He did give notice that he would have to move out due to finacial reasons, loss of job, and would no longer be attending the college in the area. he felt he would not be responsible for the utilities since he was no longer living there, but did finishing paying his portion of the lease.
is the roommate's claim legitimate? if so is my son's a good defense going into a small claims court? considering the amount of the claim and the finacial position my son is in, paying a lawyer to represent or consel would only compond his finacial issue and losses.
thanks in advance for your advice