Getting my name off Lease in CA

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-05-2007
Getting my name off Lease in CA
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Wed, 01-23-2008 - 9:47pm

I am in the process of filing for divorce from my husband, he has stayed in our apartment, which is on a month to month lease and I want to get my name off the lease.

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-25-2006
Thu, 01-24-2008 - 7:08am

Cato,


Read the lease. What does it say constitutes "notice" to move? A month-to-month arrangement normally cuts both ways, i.e. you can give just 30 days notice to your landlord that you're moving and he/she can give you 30 days to get out.


As you are married to the co-leasor you may still be legally liable for any rent due until there is a legal divorce. Is there a "landlord-tenant" association in your town? The Chamber of Commerce may know. Call them.


Otherwise, I think the wisest course of action is to take this question to a divorce attorney and get their advice.


Good luck and let us know how you are doing.


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