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Living with Roommates

Legal Issues With Roommates
It's important to understand the different legal buzz words that apply to tenants and roommates.

Roommates: Renting a Place With Others
When two or more people sign the same rental agreement or lease, they are co-tenants and share the same legal rights and responsibilities.

When a Roommate Wants to Leave Early
When co-tenants split, there can be serious consequences beyond hurt feelings.

Adding a New Roommate
Most landlords will insist that the new roommate become a co-tenant rather than a subtenant.

Adding a Roommate to the Lease or Rental Agreement
Get your landlord's approval before a new person moves in.