Two signers on a lease. Can I collect form the cosigner since it's still in the middle of a one year lease?

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Two signers on a lease. Can I collect form the cosigner since it's still in the middle of a one year lease?

Anonymous Mar 9, 2015 9 views 2 answers

We rented a house to two tenants, girl & man. Man was the cosigner for Girl since girl was young and did not have great credit. Both applied for and signed the lease. Man was no longer seeing Girl, and therefore Girl did not pay rent. Man never lived at the house. After filing an eviction, but before completing the eviction, we were able to get Girl to move out of the house. We have been unable to rent the house until April 1, when the new tenant moves in. Man has good credit and assets and from the research I have done, he must pay the entire rent until it is rented. I want to email him an invoice but I am not sure what to say. What should I include? What law/code can I state? What do I need to do to make sure he is still responsible to pay the rent? How do I collect if he does not pay i

Anthony Roach · Answer 1 · 2026-06-15T13:48:45+00:00

I disagree with Mr. Iloulian. I cannot tell if the man was a tenant or a guarantor. Consult with an attorney to review the agreement and advise you.

Jacob Iloulian · Answer 2 · 2026-06-15T13:48:45+00:00

According to the contract the man was a tenant. Therefore, you can hold him liable for the terms of the lease. I would suggest you to speak to a real estate attorney so that she/he can evaluate the pertinent facts of your matter and write an efficient demand letter for you.

Two signers on a lease. Can I collect form the cosigner since it's still in the middle of a one year lease?

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