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Old 12-07-2009, 11:51 PM
 
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So my GF just up and left.. Went back to Boston. We came out here 2 years ago.. She didn't like it.. So with no notice, she packed up her stuff and left. She's been wanting to go home for a while now, but I've been stuck out here due to my job and lack there of back home.

The thing that sucks is, we just signed a 1 year lease on a rental house. We used to live in an apartment, which would have been easy to for me to pay for on my own, but this house is $300 more monthly.. It's going to be really tough..

I'm going to try to get this house re-leased via craigslist, but if that doesn't work out.. Wouldn't my gf still be responsible to help pay for this lease.. Just last month she signed it with me..

It sucks because since we've been out here I really haven't made an effort to make many friends.. I built my life around her and now she's gone and I'm stranded.. Just an odd feeling...

I guess my question is about the lease.. She's bailing on the lease that we both signed.. Does anyone know my rights?
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Old 12-08-2009, 01:02 AM
 
Location: Yucaipa, California
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I have known more then a few people who have packed up & moved back east. The east & west are 2 different worlds. Do you plan to go back to mass also or is it over between you & your girlfriend ? Go to expertlaw.com & get professional answers. Good-luck!
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Old 12-08-2009, 01:05 AM
 
Location: California
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I'm fairly certain she is responsible. The trick is making that happen.
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Old 12-08-2009, 01:34 AM
 
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You will have to take her to small claims court if you want to pursue it.
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Old 12-08-2009, 08:07 AM
 
Location: La Jolla, CA
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Her name is on the lease; she's responsible. Echoing what has already been said, the trick, is getting her to pay. Judging from her impromptu departure, she may have no intention of paying the rent. Although you may be stuck paying (for now), it's pretty cut and dried. It helps if you can establish that she paid (x) percentage of the rent for the last two years, then bailed out immediately after signing a new lease. Communicate her obligation to her now, in writing, and obviously save all of your communications. Don't send text messages. Definitely pursue a judgment if she fails to pay. You may want to also check out sites that deal with tenant responsibility so you know exactly what to expect.
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Old 12-08-2009, 08:24 AM
 
Location: Metro Phoenix, AZ USA
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Her being out of state will make this more complicated, unfortunately, but you should still do as above. I'm sure she has no intention of voluntarily paying her obligation under the lease. Water under the bridge, but if you knew she was unhappy here and wanted to go home before you both signed the lease, that should never have happened. Sorry for your troubles.
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Old 12-08-2009, 08:48 AM
 
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I have met other couples who moved to Phoenix. The challenge of making friends in a new environment seems to be a greater need for women, and to be truthful that is a big challenge if you're from a city where people tend to congregate more and share interests. Men can get by (or think they can) without meaningful friendships and tend to underestimate the effect this has on their mates.

There is much I like about Phoenix but the dynamics here makes it a bit less friendly than most places. There is an amazing lack of community. It takes great discernment and unselfishness for a man to see this as a cause of his mates unhappiness so that adjustments can be made before it reaches the breaking point. I am sorry for what happened to you.
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Old 12-08-2009, 09:08 AM
 
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So my GF just up and left.. Went back to Boston. We came out here 2 years ago.. She didn't like it.. So with no notice, she packed up her stuff and left. She's been wanting to go home for a while now, but I've been stuck out here due to my job and lack there of back home.

The thing that sucks is, we just signed a 1 year lease on a rental house. We used to live in an apartment, which would have been easy to for me to pay for on my own, but this house is $300 more monthly.. It's going to be really tough..

I'm going to try to get this house re-leased via craigslist, but if that doesn't work out.. Wouldn't my gf still be responsible to help pay for this lease.. Just last month she signed it with me..

It sucks because since we've been out here I really haven't made an effort to make many friends.. I built my life around her and now she's gone and I'm stranded.. Just an odd feeling...

I guess my question is about the lease.. She's bailing on the lease that we both signed.. Does anyone know my rights?
Forget about the girl as she left you without notice. Try to find someone to share your lease and focus on your job. Give yourself a chance in Phoenix to find to new friends instead of wondering should i go back to Boston? I don't see any good if you quit your job and go back to Boston. My suggestion is to stay hold what you already have and start building from that base. Be calm and be smart....Good luck.
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Old 12-08-2009, 09:09 AM
 
Location: San Antonio
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Meanwhile....have you thought about renting out a room to help with costs? Post it on craigslist?
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Old 12-08-2009, 09:27 AM
 
Location: Southern Arizona
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Sorry for your predicament, Bench Warmer!

As for her lease responsibility . . . I believe she is fully responsible up to the full year as long as you can prove you have been diligent in searching for someone to either assume the lease or share the rent. Don't forget to keep copies of all your efforts and possibly a statement from the landlord stating the total cost of being released from the lease.

Not wanting to sound uncaring or harsh here, but I have a feeling she is "good riddance" and you will be better off in the very near future. Anyone bailing and dumping on you under these conditions, as well as so soon before Christmas, is not worth the tears.

Move on and don't look back . . . GOOD LUCK!
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