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Write-brained · Aug 20, 2008

Madhavok said:

I know I need to deal with the issue with Roommate A. That'll come once Roommate A gets back from vacation. I'm actually housesitting their new place now while watching their dog.

The three of us signed three separate leases, all of which were pretty generic, and threw down $700 for the security deposit which was a surprise.

I was thinking we'd get ours back with no issues since rent has been paid by us on time each month with no concerns. So, why wouldn't he just go after Roommate A about the money he is due instead of taking it out our deposits..? Oh well, I'll just try to have her give me $500..if possible. ugh.

The reason for the significant other is because he/she thinks she just split because of wanting to be closer to work. Not the fact Roommate A skipped on two months rent, was continuously late, and in doing so, fucked me.
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So the guy's on vacation?? JHC, you're getting bent over.

Madhavok · Aug 20, 2008

You're telling me. Landlord in L.A. Roommate A in North Carolina. Lease is up end of October.
Weak sauce.

a_rosenthal · Aug 20, 2008

Next time, sign three individual leases. That's what I've always done for my roommates. If joe schmo doesn't pay, everything comes out of schmo's end. Not mine.

Take your friend to court if you want your dough back.

JR · Aug 20, 2008

You need a lawyer.

Sounds like your landlord is stealing your money.

If there were thre individual leases, I'm not sure he had any right to take your money because your roommate defaulted.

mustangj17 · Aug 20, 2008

I wouldn't care who I had to talk to. Five hundred dollars is enough to say fuck it man, you owe me five hundred bucks. Tell him to pay you installments or be cool about it but he owes you.

luckyducky · Aug 20, 2008

JR said:

You need a lawyer.

Sounds like your landlord is stealing your money.

If there were thre individual leases, I'm not sure he had any right to take your money because your roommate defaulted.
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I think so, too, JR.

slappy4428 · Aug 20, 2008

Madhavok said:

I know I need to deal with the issue with Roommate A. That'll come once Roommate A gets back from vacation. I'm actually housesitting their new place now while watching their dog.

The three of us signed three separate leases, all of which were pretty generic, and threw down $700 for the security deposit which was a surprise.

I was thinking we'd get ours back with no issues since rent has been paid by us on time each month with no concerns. So, why wouldn't he just go after Roommate A about the money he is due instead of taking it out our deposits..? Oh well, I'll just try to have her give me $500..if possible. ugh.

The reason for the significant other is because he/she thinks she just split because of wanting to be closer to work. Not the fact Roommate A skipped on two months rent, was continuously late, and in doing so, fucked me.
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JR's right. If you all signed separate leases, they have no right to take your security deposit for the roommate's problems.

mustangj17 · Aug 20, 2008

slappy4428 said:

Madhavok said:

I know I need to deal with the issue with Roommate A. That'll come once Roommate A gets back from vacation. I'm actually housesitting their new place now while watching their dog.

The three of us signed three separate leases, all of which were pretty generic, and threw down $700 for the security deposit which was a surprise.

I was thinking we'd get ours back with no issues since rent has been paid by us on time each month with no concerns. So, why wouldn't he just go after Roommate A about the money he is due instead of taking it out our deposits..? Oh well, I'll just try to have her give me $500..if possible. ugh.

The reason for the significant other is because he/she thinks she just split because of wanting to be closer to work. Not the fact Roommate A skipped on two months rent, was continuously late, and in doing so, fucked me.
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JR's right. If you all signed separate leases, they have no right to take your security deposit for the roommate's problems.
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All the leases I signed in college were together, so everyone was responsible. You had to make sure you didn't live with a deadbeat.

Ace · Aug 20, 2008

mustangj17 said:

slappy4428 said:

Madhavok said:

I know I need to deal with the issue with Roommate A. That'll come once Roommate A gets back from vacation. I'm actually housesitting their new place now while watching their dog.

The three of us signed three separate leases, all of which were pretty generic, and threw down $700 for the security deposit which was a surprise.

I was thinking we'd get ours back with no issues since rent has been paid by us on time each month with no concerns. So, why wouldn't he just go after Roommate A about the money he is due instead of taking it out our deposits..? Oh well, I'll just try to have her give me $500..if possible. ugh.

The reason for the significant other is because he/she thinks she just split because of wanting to be closer to work. Not the fact Roommate A skipped on two months rent, was continuously late, and in doing so, fucked me.
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JR's right. If you all signed separate leases, they have no right to take your security deposit for the roommate's problems.
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All the leases I signed in college were together, so everyone was responsible. You had to make sure you didn't live with a deadbeat.
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If you do get stuck withone, they're not called deadbeats for nuthin, if you know what I'm sayin.

luckyducky · Aug 20, 2008

mustangj17 said:

All the leases I signed in college were together, so everyone was responsible. You had to make sure you didn't live with a deadbeat.
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I lived in two different places in college with individual leases. Didn't mean I liked my roommates any more or less, but I felt safe knowing I wasn't going to be cheated out of money for their messes/issues.

Madhavok · Aug 20, 2008

I'm going to call the landlord tonight to get to the bottom of this...hopefully

Write-brained · Aug 20, 2008

Madhavok said:

I'm going to call the landlord tonight to get to the bottom of this...hopefully
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You're not getting anywhere with that attitude.

Repeat after me:

I'm getting my money back!

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