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Q: Trying to remove one person from a two person lease. Landlord is refusing to accept it

I've asked this before and realize I might have worded it wrong. Currently on a month to month lease after finishing out the original 12 month lease. Planning on moving out by myself and went to give the landlord notice of my intent. They told me that both people have to move out in order to remove myself from the lease no matter the amount of time I give the notice in. Don't see anything specifically stating this in lease and and was wondering if the landlord has the right to do this. I'm giving more than a month notice and willing to pay until then. But they still say can't remove just one person from it. Thank you

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Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
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  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: Landlord does not have to agree to that. If landlord wants either both or none, then that's it. If landlord or you want to terminate the lease, then either landlord or both tenants can give 30 day notice to terminate the lease. If only one tenant gives notice, that is not sufficient to terminate that tenant's lease. Both have to terminate. Use the Find a Lawyer tab and discuss with a local attorney.

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