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Is it fair to expect my ex to keep paying rent until I find a new roommate? (Page 2)
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These are the types of risks when having a roommate, whether dating that person or not. If there's still a lot of time left on your lease, you'll probably just have to end your lease early to not have the burden of paying so much on your own.
Did you get the place together, or yours and he moved in? I think in this situation there's needs to be a bit of a compromise and have to think of it more in a Landlord type situation. He should give you some notice/time yes, but not necessarily until you find someone. Like if it took you 6 months say, no he shouldn't pay that long. But a months notice is reasonable.
Even if he moves out sooner.
Typically when you rent, you'd pay first/last/deposit, so I feel like he at least owes you rent through the end of the month, and maybe the next month if there was short notice, but other than that, no.
If he's on the lease he should help BUT it depends on why y'all broke up tbh.
If he cheated or broke it off he should help. If you cheated or broke it off then you've kinda gotta figure it out tbh. You could try to legally force him but that's really up to you.
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Hell no. You cheated, why would you expect him to help you?
100% fair if he is named on the lease as well.
He needs to pay until a new person to take over is found, as his name would be on the lease agreement for a fixed term?
If his name is not on the agreement, you can ask him to pay, but he probably does not have a legal obligation to even if there is a moral obligation
So many of these comments are hateful and judge-y lol you lot are tearing her down as if it’s you she cheated on, on top of that her question is about RENT not your thoughts regarding the cause of the break up. Anyway Asker, this question is a bit tricky because for the sake of fairness, I do believe he should pay some form of rent, not just bail out on such a big commitment. However, unless you have a written agreement or he’s on the lease, then there’s nothing you can do.
“He broke up with me over something that shouldn’t have been a break up” “I got drunk and gave another man head” oh god lmao. He doesn’t owe you anything. You should have had money saved for situations like this.
If he's on the lease then yes he should be paying. But if he isn't, why would he pay a damn thing? I sure as shit wouldn't.
Unfortunately for you, if it's not in writing then he doesn't have to pay for anything.
The other way around, all the girls in the comments would be saying "you go girl! fuck him, let him figure it out, don't pay for shit".
No? Y’all broke up. Why the heck would you even want to stay in touch? Just eat lean for a little while.
Yes. He need to pay his half of the rent.
You did not force, or kick him out. He moved out on his own. That in NO way removes his responsibility to pay his half of the rent.
He wasn't on the lease, and she cheated. I think that removes his responsibility lol
@admles No, it does not. His ass lived there, he owes half the rent.
He doesn’t live there anymore, his name wasn’t on the lease. He’s free lol
My ladlord insist that anyone living in the appartment is signed on the actual contract, so that he can't weasel out of it this easily. The landlord doesn't care who caused the problem. He cares if you are unable to pay. If this one didn't make it a condition and the girl who signed the contract didn't make it a condition... I guess it would be good manners to still pay. But its not like anything is making him do it...
@Shizunk I lack the good manners.
Yes, you are being unreasonable. His name isn't on the lease, and he's not currently living there anymore. Would you pay rent for somewhere you don't live for someone you can't stand to look at?
And you're a cheater who thinks that's not grounds for breaking up, while also accusing him of not being decent for paying your rent? I mean come on, that's ratchet hooker level reasoning right there.
My advise if you have struggle paying for your rent, would be to start charging for your BJs, for you seem qualified for that line of work.
Why does he have to pay for rent to a place he isn't living in? He doesn't owe you anything now
The lease is in your name so it is your responsibility. Haver your next roommate ( or boyfriend) pay part of the security deposit and his/her share of one months rent ahead of time.
Darling ur demand is quite unreasonable n he is not supposed to pay n share any rent n he is right it is your problem not his n come on we dont expect to go ask our ex to do favours...
1. Your boyfriend should pay for this month only and no more. He does not live with you and his name is not on the lease agreement so you are responsible for the rent beyond this month.
This one is always trouble. A real man wouldn't leave you with the tab, but we now know about this guy..
He should give you something , but don't count on it.
Well, given why you two broke up, I can see why he wouldn't want to help pay your rent, but if he won't, he needs to come get his stuff.
I had some sympathy for you until i read what actually happened.
Come on, really?
This 100% your fault, I think you get to 100% own the consequences of that.
Bitch, fuck you, he is right, it's not his problem. I bet $350 if the shoe was on the other foot, you'd say fuck you to him too.