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Does my roommate have to pass a credit check?
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I recently had my roommate bail on the lease, with the ok from the landlord. She apparently made arrangements with the landlord to remove herself, and was not notified until the 19th. Rent is now due, and I am looking to replace her. I have a few candidates interested, but the landlord is looking for an application, application fee, and credit check before allowing them to move in. The previous tenant had, "poor credit." Does the new roommate have to be on the lease; and/or pay to have a credit check?
Your lease will govern whether the landlord allows for subtenant. It is not uncommon for a landlord to allow subletting under the condition that they are approved and added to the lease. Review your lease to understand what rights and remedies you may have regarding this subletting issue.
I haven't read your lease, but generally, your landlord was not obligated to remove your other roommate from the lease, and she is also not obligated to accept any roommate you propose. I assume your landlord ran your credit and required an application when you moved in? As such, he or she will require the same from the new tenant. The fact that your other roommate had poor credit indicates the landlord made an exception, possibly due to the fact that you are also on the lease. The landlord may make an exception again, but there is no guarantee. Especially since the landlord just dealt with one tenant bailing on the lease. You don't have to have a roommate, but if you want to have a roommate or need to have a roommate, the landlord will require that they be on the lease. As such, the landlord will ask for an application, application fee, and credit check and possibly references.
