Q: Ive told my landlord that my roommate is breaking the rules on the lease and she's done nothing, what can I do?
He's basically moved his girlfriend in and my landlord hasn't done thing about it. She has no job, eats all the food I buy, and destroys the house. I've talked to the landlord and I've gotten no response. What can I do to get her out?
A: If your landlord is not interested in enforcing the lease provisions, assuming that it calls for you and the room-mate as the only occupants, then, this is going to be something that you need to take up with your roommate. Actually, if the lease outlines limited occupants, then by permitting others to live there, you and the roommate may be breaching the lease. Because it is a potential breach, maybe your roommate will consider the issue more seriously. Or, perhaps, she could take over your half, if you no longer want part of the situation -- that is, assuming sub-leasing is also permitted.
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