Dear Attorneys,
What happens with the lease for my apartment when I get a divorce? I live there with my wife and daughter, but the lease is only in my name. I’m getting physical custody of my daughter. Does that change anything?
Sincerely,
Leasing Larry
Dear Larry,
That’s a great question, and one we see fairly often. There are two components to the lease question. First, can one of you afford the apartment on your own? If the answer is yes, and that persons name is already on the lease, then that person usually stays. However, if the answer is yes, but that party’s name is not on the lease then that can cause a problem. Often, landlords will bend the application process for someone already in the building. But if there were ever any problems, or worse-if there is just not a unit available, the party may have to move out. Aside from the finances, the second part of this matter is really up to the landlord. It is up to him or her to renew (or not renew) any lease, so it is often better to have a conversation with your landlord as soon as possible.
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Very Truly Yours,
Wolf & Shore Law Group
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