My roommate signed the lease but I didn't?

Question

On the lease my name is stated but I didn't sign it. My roommate did and so did the apartment manager. Is he held responsible for the apartment even though I didn't sign? Am I responsible since my name is on the lease but I did not sign? It just doesn't seem like the paperwork should be official unless I sign it but the apartment manager is saying it is. Thanks!

Answer 1

just sign it.  not a big deal.  it looks sketchy if you don't.

Answer 2

You are a subtenant of the primary tenant. If the landlord chooses to evict, your name will be on the paperwork but if he has to sue, he'll sue your friend - who then, in turn, can sue you as the agreement is between the friend and yourself and not the landlord and you.

Answer 3

Your roommate and the LL are bound because they signed. . . . you didn't sign and aren't bound. . .hope you're not a jerk to your roomie. . . .you were intended to be part of lease, but you didn't sign and you aren't officially a tenant

management should know better and ask you to come sign the lease

Answer 4

The lease is binding for the signed parties. You are not bound to the lease.

Answer 5

Depends on where you live, different states different laws. Contact a local tenant organization or lawyer and ask.