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Ex not paying rent in joint tenancy

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  • Angie_B
    Angie_B Posts: 272 Forumite
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    sharp910sh wrote: »
    It seems the only steps I can make. Are to pay half the rent and see if the landlord chases her. Or pay her renr and chase her for the rent.
    It's not the only steps you can make. You can speak to the LA/LL and see if you can terminate the contract early, although I have no doubt that you will choose to ignore that possibility again.

    When you go to court, she is going to say "Dear Mr. Judge, I spoke to the LA about terminating the contract. They said it could be possible but would need Sharp's consent. He is refusing to even speak about it and forcing me into financial hardship."

    This is not going to look good on you.

    To be honest, you seem to be completely ignoring everyone's advice and are determined to continue on what is coming across as a very vindictive and bitter path.
  • Guest101
    Guest101 Posts: 15,764 Forumite
    Alternatively the OP could disappear and provide his Ex's address to the LL...
  • foxy-stoat
    foxy-stoat Posts: 6,879 Forumite
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    sharp910sh wrote: »
    It seems the only steps I can make. Are to pay half the rent and see if the landlord chases her. Or pay her renr and chase her for the rent.

    You forget/ignored the fact the you and your Ex are both liabile for all the rent. The Landlord will be chasing you for all the rent, not for "her half" that is between you and your Ex.

    You may as well stop paying the rent altogether and wait to be evicted for breach of contract. I would find somewhere else to live first that doesnt require a reference though.
  • Guest101
    Guest101 Posts: 15,764 Forumite
    foxy-stoat wrote: »
    You forget/ignored the fact the you and your Ex are both liabile for all the rent. The Landlord will be chasing you for all the rent, not for "her half" that is between you and your Ex.

    You may as well stop paying the rent altogether and wait to be evicted for breach of contract. I would find somewhere else to live first that doesnt require a reference though.



    Would be evicted for rent arrears, not breach of contract.


    And yes that's why the OP is chasing his ex, because it's between them.


    He shouldn't have to pay the rent for both of them
  • mrginge
    mrginge Posts: 4,843 Forumite
    Guest101 wrote: »
    Would be evicted for rent arrears, not breach of contract.

    Not paying rent is a breach of contract.
  • foxy-stoat
    foxy-stoat Posts: 6,879 Forumite
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    edited 5 November 2015 at 11:18AM
    Guest101 wrote: »
    He shouldn't have to pay the rent for both of them

    He should if he wants to continue living there.

    The seperate agreement between the OP and the Ex is nothing to do with the Landlord.
  • mrginge
    mrginge Posts: 4,843 Forumite
    foxy-stoat wrote: »
    He should if he want to continue living there.

    The seperate agreement between the OP and the Ex is nothing to do with the Landlord.

    I wouldnt bother tbh, guest101 cant get their head round the concept.
  • Guest101
    Guest101 Posts: 15,764 Forumite
    mrginge wrote: »
    Not paying rent is a breach of contract.


    Yes but rent arrears are covered under S.8 G.8, which is mandatory once more than two months in arrears


    Breach of tenancy is S.8 G.12 is for breach of contract, which is discretionary.


    Worth being clear about it
  • Guest101
    Guest101 Posts: 15,764 Forumite
    foxy-stoat wrote: »
    He should if he wants to continue living there.

    The seperate agreement between the OP and the Ex is nothing to do with the Landlord.

    You've misinterpreted what I've said.


    Yes the LL should be paid the full rent.


    No the OP shouldn't be solely liable for the rent, and should pursue the ex for what is his and her share as part of their agreement.
  • Guest101
    Guest101 Posts: 15,764 Forumite
    mrginge wrote: »
    I wouldnt bother tbh, guest101 cant get their head round the concept.



    I haven't said anything different to that. In fact I've made it clear a number of times - it's two separate agreements
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