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Problems with joint tenancy...
OwenWill
Posts: 18 Forumite
Hi,
I live with 3 friends, well make that 2 now. The problem i have is that one of my "friends" has walked out on us and canceled his direct debit. None of us really know our rights etc in this situation so i thought i'd ask on here, what can we do about this? thanks in advance.
I live with 3 friends, well make that 2 now. The problem i have is that one of my "friends" has walked out on us and canceled his direct debit. None of us really know our rights etc in this situation so i thought i'd ask on here, what can we do about this? thanks in advance.
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Is it within the fixed term or do you have a periodic agreement? Are you aware if the tenant has given notice to the landlord? Do you know where your friend has gone?
If you have signed a joint tenancy agreement together, you are jointly and severally liable for any arrears or damage caused by anyone. The tenancy operates as if there is a single tenant. From a legal perspective, its irrelevant which actual tenant is to blame. If x rent is due by x date, then it must be paid and its up to the tenants to sort this out themselves. Through his actions, if his contribution to the rent is not paid in future when it should, you are all in arrears.
Your options include paying the landlord the shortfall and taking your friend to the small claims court to get reimbursed if he refuses to pay what is due.0 -
well its a 6 month agreement and its still within that time, we've only been there like 3 months. Ok thanks i will try to sort it out tomorrow. Thanks
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You will find this thread useful as its a similar situation, plus the Shelter website is good at explaining how joint tenancies operate.
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=20791490
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