Q: I was pepper sprayed by my roomate during an argument and I'm pressing charges. Can i sue also?
I have no medical bills stemming from the assault but she WAS responsible for half the rent...i no longer feel safe sharing a place with the perpetrator and can't afford this place on my own. If/when we BOTH get evicted because of the perpetrators actions...would i have a case?
A:
I do not think that the domestic violence issue between you and your roommate will be grounds to bring a case against her for causing you to fail to pay your lease.
If you both signed the lease then you are both responsible to the landlord for the rent. If only one of your signed the lease then only that person is responsible for the rent.
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