You've given us no reason to believe you lack this ability. Is there some reason why you think you might be unable to do this?
What, if anything, does your current lease say about expiration and renewal?
Legally force? No. However, it may complicate things that there are two of you on the lease as co-tenants. You may be on the hook until both of you leave. One would need to read the lease to know for sure.
I called my LL. He said any person can terminate their lease and he would remove them from it if we pay the equivalency of 2 months rent. That's what he said he does.
I asked if we all must pay and he said no. He said if all people leave it's still two months rent. If I want to leave and someone else stay then I pay two months rent fee to the LL.
I spoke with my co tenant. They caused a major issue while I was away by plugging a 220 stove electrical cord into the wall without turning off the breaker or having it connected to the stove. Because of this and other issues I want to leave as I don't feel safe at all.
We sat down and they asked I pay utilities in the amount of 250 per month for the duration of the lease because they can't afford to rent and pay utilities alone. Now, I get it, but I paid to replace the stove they broke, I paid for a moving van they used as well, and I offered to let them keep a twin bed and nice end tables and coffee table. I'm paying the utilities that come due for the time I lived there. However, I am about 700.00 away from my goal to pay to cancel my lease and I really want to legally be taken off the lease.
I don't believe they can't afford rent. They make 30.00 an hour and have a 25K allowance on an AMEX card. Also I am on unemployment and they are getting paid to sit home since our factory shut down. I worked for a contractor. They work for the company. Also, they got a raise and a 3K bonus and their car takes up half their salary. They showed me the papers. But it's a Challenger that is upgraded. I have a Challenger and it never took up half my pay. The way I see it, they can down grade their car to a less expensive one, easily. And considering the income difference between us, they CAN afford to live there.
Can anyone think of any way I could be sued if I legally break the lease and pay the LL the fee they require and remove me off the lease? Is there any legal ramifications for staying on and paying 250 a month for a year? I won't be living there but I don't think they will tear anything up.
About their car payment and insurance I mean, nobody needs that car. They can get a new Camry if it comes down to bills or a car. Or get a normal Challenger. I'm not keen on paying because someone bought a car they can't afford. Really, it's a lease, they don't even plan on keeping it. The only bill in my name is the internet.
I already moved out this week. The LL said they do not care what we do as long as rent is paid. He said I could move out and have a deal with the co tenant if I want. I just don't want to be sued in civil court by the co tenant.