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Joint and Severally Liable

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Misi

Member
What is the name of your state? NYC

Under the standard Blumberg lease, containing no mention of tenants being "joint and severally liable," are roommates legally liable for the entire rent if one does not pay or fails to move in?

thanks,
Misi
 


seniorjudge

Senior Member
Misi said:
What is the name of your state? NYC

Under the standard Blumberg lease, containing no mention of tenants being "joint and severally liable," are roommates legally liable for the entire rent if one does not pay or fails to move in?

thanks,
Misi
It depends on what the lease says.
 

HomeGuru

Senior Member
Misi said:
What is the name of your state? NYC

Under the standard Blumberg lease, containing no mention of tenants being "joint and severally liable," are roommates legally liable for the entire rent if one does not pay or fails to move in?

thanks,
Misi

**A: yes even if Blumberg did not sign the lease.
 

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