Can I remove a roommate from the lease?
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Can I remove a roommate from the lease?
My roommate and I sgined a lease this past month. The agreement was that we were going to split the cost of rent and utilities in half (50/50). She now seems to think that it’s not fair and does not want to pay half of the electric because she is not there most of the time. Also, she doesn’t think is fair to pay more for the master bedroom.
Asked on October 26, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Arizona
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you have a written lease with your roommate where it appears that you are subleasing a portion of the rental that you are occupying to her, you and she can mutually terminate the lease that you have entered into if that is your desire.
I recommend that if you want to terminate your presumed sublease with your roommate that you and she sign a written agreement (have it dated as well) ending the sublease for the premises that you both share.
Keep a copy of the document for futue use. Once signed, she can then move out of the premises and would have no obligation to you further under the sublease.
Good luck.
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