Default on Renewed Lease

[Esteban Reyes]

Tenant hasn’t paid on first month of renewal 12 month lease. When contacted to set a time for me to come collect rent, tenant states she’s moving out and I’m assuming she feels she doesn’t have to pay rent for the month?

So there’s a collective of issues here. 1. You just renewed a 12 month co-tenant lease starting 6/1/21, which means you and the other tenant are responsible for rent in total. 2. June rent is due.

3. Even if you decide to move, you’re still legally responsible for paying your portion of the rent. I don’t know if the roommate is aware of the situation.

Furthermore, if you’re moving and breaking the lease, why are you still here? You need to exit the premises immediately if we can’t come to an understanding.

Thoughts on how to approach or handle the situation? Thanks in advance.

[John Thedford]

What state are you in? Depending on why they are in default, you may be able to evict regardless of the moratorium.