Michael Wechsler

Hi Michael aka TheLaw Professor,

Hello Sir,

The Site look's better every time i visit! You are doing a fantastic job. I can't quite see where you earn any money on here so your charity is worth a pat on the back..Well Done!
I know I have not been a regular visiter latley but work is very busy for me at the moment. If I can help in anyway though just drop me a line and I will try to assist.

Take care

Mark Jones AKA muggsyj

Hey All,

Unfortunately, I moved into an apartment on a 12-month lease with my girlfriend about 2 months ago only to have her cheat on me 2 weeks ago. Now she is planning to move out next weekend and I am curious as to what my rights are, if any. Specifically, we have been splitting rent and utilities 50/50 and now I will have to bare that in its entirety - that does not seem fair in my opinion. Both our names are on the lease and it is a one bedroom. We split all the furniture in the aparment 50/50 as well. Do I have any financial rights in this situation? The fee to break the lease is the equivalent of two months rent; however, we wouldn't be necessarily breaking the lease - we're just considering taking her name off of it. Do I not have to agree to this? Can she technically be considered liable for her half of the rent for the entire 12 month lease? Or can she pay me the required two months rent in order to break her half of the lease? I'd sincerely appreciate any feedback or advice!

Thanks!

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