My son and his buddy rented an apartment together almost a year ago. My son has been paying his share of the rent all along, but his roommate lost his job, and has not for a while. I'm not sure if they each gave management separate checks, or my son wrote one check to cover both, or what. Anyway, now the apartment management company is taking them to court for non payment, with possibility of eviction. The company lawyer has told them hat they are willing to work with them since their lease is up soon anyway. My question is: can my son separate himself somehow from his deadbeat former friend, and not be liable for his debts, and not have his credit rating, and apartment references affected? This is his first apartment, he just got out of the military (decorated combat veteran) and is learning a lot the hard way.
Thanks for any help or advice you can give me!
Thanks for any help or advice you can give me!