Re: Name on Lease? - Landlord Forum thread 357136

Re: Name on Lease? by Garry (Iowa) on May 7, 2018 @16:49

You are correct. Even though she may be legally married, If the husband never signed the lease, then all communication should have HER name on it only. That includes any notices from you to her, and the deposit statement when you send it out. All court papers should ONLY have HER name on them. If the husband calls you for any reason, you have a choice. You can still talk to him, but any "real" decisions need to be between you and her. Or, you can just tell him you need to speak to her, and if he won't let you, simply say goodby, and hang up. In court, you can explain to a judge that only SHE signed the lease, even if he shows up in court. The court will treat him as a witness, but not as a signee on your lease. As for a physical eviction, EVERYTHING goes out.

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