Interesting Co-tenant situation - what to do?

Interesting Co-tenant situation - what to do? by newguy25 (CA) on October 30, 2009 @22:50

I got a situation where a co-tenant is no longer paying for his share of the office and expenses. Let's just say he's in jail and mostly likely won't have the money to pay even if I take him to court.

What is the process from hereon? Do I start the eviction process? Can I keep his property and sell it to cover my lost?

My main concern is go through the process so I'm legally covered.

A template sub-lease agreement was signed. Are emails a valid communication for this process?

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Re: Interesting Co-tenant situation - what to do? by Anonymous on October 31, 2009 @00:54	[ Reply ]
Have you talked to the landlord?

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Re: Interesting Co-tenant situation - what to do? by OK-LL on November 1, 2009 @10:44	[ Reply ]
A sublease puts you effectively in the position of LL over the sublessee -- so follow your state's commercial rental statutes for eviction and, if necessary, abandonment of property.