How can I get a new lease that has my ex-partner’s name removed?
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How can I get a new lease that has my ex-partner’s name removed?
I signed a contract to rent a building with my partner. I then bought out my partner but the landlord will not write a new lease for just me. He says that the old one is fine, however it is still in both mine and my old partner’s names. What can I do?
Asked on December 15, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Kentucky
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can't force the landlord to issue a new lease: your arrangement with your partner (buying him out) is not your landlord's issue and has no bearing on the contract (since that's what a lease is) that you, your partner, and the landlord signed. You need the consent of all parties (including the landlord) to revise or reissue, etc a lease; but that consent may legally be freely withheld.
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