Submitted by Desperate_Month3292 t3_125yogh in personalfinance
I signed a lease with my good friend for May 1st. She signed it, but was 17 at the time. She suddenly decided she didn't want to move in anymore, informed the landlord she is 17, and they removed her from it. The landlord says I am now stuck on the lease, and can not be removed. Is this even legal? I will be stuck paying $3000 May 1st and I am honestly really, really scared. Any way I can get out of this without finding another roommate (which I am actively trying to do, but its not looking good).
EDIT/UPDATE: I replied to some comments saying the documents are separate, but only the rental applications are separate. The actual lease agreement is ONE whole document with both of our signatures. I will be visiting legal services tomorrow morning to discuss where I can go from here. Thank you all SO, so much for your comments and help. I really needed some advice here and think I have an idea of where to start salvaging this. Seriously, THANK YOU!!