Re: Multiple Tenants, One wants to move out - Landlord Forum thread 343252

Re: Multiple Tenants, One wants to move out by Mindy Carter (Colorado) on February 27, 2016 @11:29

It is my understanding from my own lease and experience that "Joint and Several" means the tenant who leaves is absolutely not your problem to sue or otherwise. Unfortunately the remaining tenant(s) are responsible for damages and unpaid rent and you have no obligation to track down the vacating tenant at all. It will be the remaining tenant(s) responsibility to sue the vacating tenant for his share that ended up costing them.
This is how it works in Colorado anyway. You may want to look up your specific state. The joint clause is definitely the landlords friend.
Good Luck.

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