Asked 11 months ago - Davis, CA
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Five tenants entered into a lease for a house. Mid lease one tenant just moved out. I stepped in to mitigate damages and found a new tenant. This new person stayed three months and also moved out, breaching his lease. I found a new person, and moved him in. He lasted 15 days before moving out, again breaching his lease. The two subsequent leases were written with the same ending date and terms as the original lease.
As I understand it, the original five tenants (four of whom are still there) are liable for the entire lease term, and the two replacement tenants are also responsible for the duration of their leases. The original tenant was paying $600 monthly. Replacement #1 committed to pay only $550, with the original tenant paying the $50 monthly shortage. Replacement #1 agr
Were the 5 original tenants all signatories to the same lease? If yes, they are jointly & severally liable to all terms of the lease including ensuring full rent payment is made every month. When Tenant A skipped out, Tenants B-E were responsible for ensuring full rent payment continued to be paid. You did not have to find a replacement tenant.
Did the subsequent leases include Tenants B-E? If yes, each subsequent lease superceded the previous leases. You should consult with a local attorney for more guidance.
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