If my roommate moved out without notice, does he owe rent?

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If my roommate moved out without notice, does he owe rent?

I rent a house from my parents with some friends. We all agreed to split the rent equally among the 5 of us though there were no legal documents involved, just a verbal agreement. If things got rocky and one of the roommates moved out at the beginning of the month without any notice, does that roommate still owe rent for the month or do the other roommates need to make up his share?

Asked on July 1, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California

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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Always a little shakey when the landlord is close to home as they say.  If there is no lease and the agreement is a verbal agreement they have to give you 30 days notice to vacate.  They are considered a month to month tenant.  So yes, they appear to owe the money.  Good luck.


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