Q: I want to take my name off of my moms lease, we co-signed for income reasons. Is it legal to have to forfeit the deposit
When I called to inquire about taking my name off of the lease due to moving out they said we would forfeit the entire deposit. I’m wondering why since my mom will still be a resident. And if it is justified that they take the deposit now, would she be held responsible for any damage costs upon her moving out?
A: A co-tenant can generally negotiate with the landlord and reach mutually agreeable terms for the removal of the co-tenant from the lease. A landlord is not required to remove a co-tenant from a lease just because the co-tenant decides to move out.
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