My Roommate Breaking Contract, what can I do? Options

[Jen]

My roommate has suddenly come home from a weekend vacation and says, she has to move out, my cats are giving her asthma.

Keep in mind, she has been here for 5 months without any problem until now.

We have a month to month lease with her, and asked her to give us 30 days upon her leaving. She says she's moving out today and can't give us 30 days.. aka she won't give us next months rent (which is coming up).

Upon moving in, she gave us a $125 deposit.

What can I do? Can I take her to court and collect for the rent she is supposed to be paying (prorated of course)?

Please let me know. Thank you.

On the other hand, I'm kind of glad she's leaving. I didn't like her one bit. =)

[95CelicaST]

Technically, if you have a written contract that states 30 days notice must be given, then yes, she would owe you the next 30 days rent. If she doesn't abide by the contract then she forfeits her deposit.


Hope that 125 is as much as her portion of rent.