Q: I want out of my lease since I cannot coexist with my roommate. If I get evicted how will that affect me?
My roommate is unemployed so between her and I only I can afford the apartment on my own. It's a joint lease. If I leave my landlord will sublease the whole apartment. If she leaves our credit is fine but she refuses to sublease her room. I'm paying the bills and my only way out is if I refuse to pay rent and get evicted. How will eviction affect me?
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You may wish to talk to the landlord about the situation. Often times they can help you come to a solution.
Getting evicted should be avoided if possible. If the eviction is entered by a court, it becomes public record. That can make it difficult down the road to obtain another apartment.
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