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WHAT THE FUCK??????? I've just been served a summons naming me as a defendant because one of my college roommates didn't pay $500 in rent before we moved out in May.
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I would suggest that you give the ex-roommate two kicks to the ballsack for each dollar owed.
That would make you feel better. SUPERJOINT RITUAL - http://www.superjointritual.com
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AaronForever said: I AM SO FUCKING PISSED RIGHT NOW I CAN'T BELIEVE IT
wait until you get a bill from the goverment saying you owe $4,978.00 for a loan that you took out in 1975. sure, it wasn't you, but try proving it to them without puting someone you know very well in prison. I AM King BAD a.k.a. BAD,
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I know how you feel Aaron. I'm sorry this came at the worst possible time. You'll come out on top. I know it.
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TRON said: I know how you feel Aaron. I'm sorry this came at the worst possible time. You'll come out on top. I know it.
Hell of a way to wake up though. Sorry man. u appear overtly sympathetic... were u the exroomie?  | |
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AaronForever said: I've just been served a summons naming me as a defendant because one of my college roommates didn't pay $500 in rent before we moved out in May.
It sounds as if your lease had a "joint and several liability" clause, which allows the landlord to collect unpaid rent from any of the tenants. If you do wind up having to pay, you'll be able to pursue reimbursement from your deadbeat roommmate. Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only, and it should not be taken as legal advice. Please note: effective March 21, 2010, I've stepped down from my prince.org Moderator position. |
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moderatormatt said: AaronForever said: I've just been served a summons naming me as a defendant because one of my college roommates didn't pay $500 in rent before we moved out in May.
It sounds as if your lease had a "joint and several liability" clause, which allows the landlord to collect unpaid rent from any of the tenants. If you do wind up having to pay, you'll be able to pursue reimbursement from your deadbeat roommmate. Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only, and it should not be taken as legal advice. Yeah, that's exactly what it was. Question, though. In cases like this, what chance do I have that the judge or jury (which would it be?) would make it so only the deadbeat had to pay? | |
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AaronForever said: Question, though. In cases like this, what chance do I have that the judge or jury (which would it be?) Whether you get a jury or not depends upon the laws of your state. Here in Indiana--or at least in the City of Indianapolis--landlord/tenant cases usually get filed first in Small Claims Court, where there is no jury. There is a right to an appeal to the "regular" trial court, though, and there should be a right to a jury on appeal if the complaint is for money damages. But again, that's Indiana law. would make it so only the deadbeat had to pay?
Probably none.  Landlords put joint-and-several-liability clauses in leases for the very purpose of doing what your landlord is now doing to you.
Let's say that I'm a landlord, and I rent an apartment for $500 per month to Mr. Alpha and Ms. Beta. With one month left on the lease, Alpha leaves the state without paying his $250 share of the rent. As a landlord, I'd much rather go after Beta, who hasn't left the state, because it'll be easier to collect the $250 from her. The problem of collecting $250 from Alpha becomes Beta's problem and not my problem. As a heartless landlord, I don't care who pays the money; I just want my money. So that's why I'd put a joint-and-several-liability clause in my leases. Yes, it does suck if you're the unlucky tenant with a deadbeat roommate.
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matt said: AaronForever said: Question, though. In cases like this, what chance do I have that the judge or jury (which would it be?) Whether you get a jury or not depends upon the laws of your state. Here in Indiana--or at least in the City of Indianapolis--landlord/tenant cases usually get filed first in Small Claims Court, where there is no jury. There is a right to an appeal to the "regular" trial court, though, and there should be a right to a jury on appeal if the complaint is for money damages. But again, that's Indiana law. would make it so only the deadbeat had to pay?
Probably none. Landlords put joint-and-several-liability clauses in leases for the very purpose of doing what your landlord is now doing to you.
Let's say that I'm a landlord, and I rent an apartment for $500 per month to Mr. Alpha and Ms. Beta. With one month left on the lease, Alpha leaves the state without paying his $250 share of the rent. As a landlord, I'd much rather go after Beta, who hasn't left the state, because it'll be easier to collect the $250 from her. The problem of collecting $250 from Alpha becomes Beta's problem and not my problem. As a heartless landlord, I don't care who pays the money; I just want my money. So that's why I'd put a joint-and-several-liability clause in my leases. Yes, it does suck if you're the unlucky tenant with a deadbeat roommate.
Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only, and it should not be taken as legal advice. Thanks for the info. It's greatly appreciated. My mom is a parallegal, but you know, I'm not really keen on asking her too much about it. Parents are being great about it, but I don't want to start getting that shameful head shake  from them.
I do have another question though. It says I can protest the debt within 30 days. And they don't even have the right current address for the deadbeat. And he hasn't been served. Should I give them his current address and phone number in this letter that I'm going to have to write? Or should I call someone to make it more expedient? Or what? Because I'm sure as hell not going to be the only one going to court for this. | |
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Would you two idiots knock it...Oh. Wait. 
Never mind. | |
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aaawww, how nice to see Matt and Aaron getting along!!! | |
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 suggest u get a lawyer, which u will need anyways. Good luck!!
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AaronForever said: I do have another question though. It says I can protest the debt within 30 days. And they don't even have the right current address for the deadbeat. And he hasn't been served. Should I give them his current address and phone number in this letter that I'm going to have to write? Or should I call someone to make it more expedient? Or what? Because I'm sure as hell not going to be the only one going to court for this.
It seems to me that it's in your interest for the landlord to get service on the deadbeat ASAP. Thus, if I were in your shoes, I'd call the landlord's attorney and give him or her the deadbeat's current address. I don't know how service is handled in your state, but the landlord's attorney also has an interest in serving the deadbeat, and he or she should know what to do the information you provide. I'm just curious... how did they serve you? Did they send out a sheriff's deputy to tag you personally? Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only, and it should not be taken as legal advice. Please note: effective March 21, 2010, I've stepped down from my prince.org Moderator position. |
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matt said: AaronForever said: I do have another question though. It says I can protest the debt within 30 days. And they don't even have the right current address for the deadbeat. And he hasn't been served. Should I give them his current address and phone number in this letter that I'm going to have to write? Or should I call someone to make it more expedient? Or what? Because I'm sure as hell not going to be the only one going to court for this.
It seems to me that it's in your interest for the landlord to get service on the deadbeat ASAP. Thus, if I were in your shoes, I'd call the landlord's attorney and give him or her the deadbeat's current address. I don't know how service is handled in your state, but the landlord's attorney also has an interest in serving the deadbeat, and he or she should know what to do the information you provide. I'm just curious... how did they serve you? Did they send out a sheriff's deputy to tag you personally? Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only, and it should not be taken as legal advice. yeah, sheriff's deputy | |
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matt said: AaronForever said: I've just been served a summons naming me as a defendant because one of my college roommates didn't pay $500 in rent before we moved out in May.
It sounds as if your lease had a "joint and several liability" clause, which allows the landlord to collect unpaid rent from any of the tenants. If you do wind up having to pay, you'll be able to pursue reimbursement from your deadbeat roommmate. Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only, and it should not be taken as legal advice. In other words, "ur screwed"?  | |
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2the9s said: Would you two idiots knock it...Oh. Wait.
Never mind. Nevermind is one word, smarty. | |
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Nep2nes said: 2the9s said: Would you two idiots knock it...Oh. Wait.
Never mind. Nevermind is one word, smarty. ___ The org ruined my marriage...pimping days r here again! there are 3 letters in the word are, smarty. | |
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AaronForever said: matt said: AaronForever said: Question, though. In cases like this, what chance do I have that the judge or jury (which would it be?) Whether you get a jury or not depends upon the laws of your state. Here in Indiana--or at least in the City of Indianapolis--landlord/tenant cases usually get filed first in Small Claims Court, where there is no jury. There is a right to an appeal to the "regular" trial court, though, and there should be a right to a jury on appeal if the complaint is for money damages. But again, that's Indiana law. would make it so only the deadbeat had to pay?
Probably none. Landlords put joint-and-several-liability clauses in leases for the very purpose of doing what your landlord is now doing to you.
Let's say that I'm a landlord, and I rent an apartment for $500 per month to Mr. Alpha and Ms. Beta. With one month left on the lease, Alpha leaves the state without paying his $250 share of the rent. As a landlord, I'd much rather go after Beta, who hasn't left the state, because it'll be easier to collect the $250 from her. The problem of collecting $250 from Alpha becomes Beta's problem and not my problem. As a heartless landlord, I don't care who pays the money; I just want my money. So that's why I'd put a joint-and-several-liability clause in my leases. Yes, it does suck if you're the unlucky tenant with a deadbeat roommate.
Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only, and it should not be taken as legal advice. Thanks for the info. It's greatly appreciated. My mom is a parallegal, but you know, I'm not really keen on asking her too much about it. Parents are being great about it, but I don't want to start getting that shameful head shake from them.
I do have another question though. It says I can protest the debt within 30 days. And they don't even have the right current address for the deadbeat. And he hasn't been served. Should I give them his current address and phone number in this letter that I'm going to have to write? Or should I call someone to make it more expedient? Or what? Because I'm sure as hell not going to be the only one going to court for this. Poor Aaron, it seems that you're always getting stuck with these deadbeats...and HELL yes, I would give them his current addy (call them) this is his responsibility...get hardcore on his ass... | |
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00769BAD said: AaronForever said: I AM SO FUCKING PISSED RIGHT NOW I CAN'T BELIEVE IT
wait until you get a bill from the goverment saying you owe $4,978.00 for a loan that you took out in 1975. sure, it wasn't you, but try proving it to them without puting someone you know very well in prison. Ain't that the truth 
See your ex-roommate should have told you that you were goin to have to go to court because of his over due rent. Why can't he just pay it and clear your name of all charges? I would KICK HIS ASS FOR THE  THAT HE"S PUTTIN YOU THROUGHI'm BAD's FIRST BORN Baby Girl
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the IRS sent me some papers today and i wish it only said 500.00 bones... try 11tymes that...
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ScarLett said: the IRS sent me some papers today and i wish it only said 500.00 bones... try 11tymes that...
so yeah WTF? oh no | |
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purplechild25 said: 00769BAD said: AaronForever said: I AM SO FUCKING PISSED RIGHT NOW I CAN'T BELIEVE IT
wait until you get a bill from the goverment saying you owe $4,978.00 for a loan that you took out in 1975. sure, it wasn't you, but try proving it to them without puting someone you know very well in prison. Ain't that the truth
See your ex-roommate should have told you that you were goin to have to go to court because of his over due rent. Why can't he just pay it and clear your name of all charges? I would KICK HIS ASS FOR THE THAT HE"S PUTTIN YOU THROUGHhe didn't tell me because he didn't know. i actually called the realtor today. they're being helpful. even sending me a copy of some letter they sent back in june/july (it wasn't an attempt on collection, mind you). the roommate has just been ducking them, i guess. he told me he went in and it was all taken care of. silly me, i believed my friend. but anyway, the realtor's lawyer has his current address now  so i won't be the only dumbass standing in court Oct 8 for rent he owes.
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oh yeah...
but thats the story thats the glory...welcome to my life... may u be blessed in ur escapade for the prosecution/defense... ~Live Free ... Be Wyld~AlwaysOnlyMakeBelieve - LiveUrLyfe... laissez le bon temps rouler...vivre sans être sauvage...हमेशा ही बना विश्वास ~Change and do so CONSTANTLY... | |
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ScarLett said: oh yeah...
but thats the story thats the glory...welcome to my life... may u be blessed in ur escapade for the prosecution/defense... wtf? ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
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u know how it goes... this is hell welcome to my world..
child please, its just another screw loose in my already fucked up day... and its still early..i have an Exam at 5pm, and another one at 7:45pm and well i have no more tears to cry today... ~Live Free ... Be Wyld~AlwaysOnlyMakeBelieve - LiveUrLyfe... laissez le bon temps rouler...vivre sans être sauvage...हमेशा ही बना विश्वास ~Change and do so CONSTANTLY... | |
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AaronForever said: I've just been served a summons naming me as a defendant because one of my college roommates didn't pay $500 in rent before we moved out in May.
GRRR! Oh fer fucks sake.  And yyour the one who gets the hammer...
Dont you love America? sigh.  
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AaronForever said: HOW DO I CONTINUE TO SURROUND MYSELF WITH THESE FUCKING DEADBEATS??? You don't have to. I happen to know several non-deadbeats in the Minneapolis area who would love to surround you. (Did I say that right? )
Apparently you just live in the wrong part of the country. |
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CarrieMpls said: AaronForever said: HOW DO I CONTINUE TO SURROUND MYSELF WITH THESE FUCKING DEADBEATS??? You don't have to. I happen to know several non-deadbeats in the Minneapolis area who would love to surround you. (Did I say that right? )
Apparently you just live in the wrong part of the country. Co-sign. 
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come smuggle me out of the state before Oct. 8 and i'm yours!  | |
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