Can a holdover case be brought against a roommate?

A roommate holdover case is brought to make a roommate leave the apartment or house that you share. You cannot lock your roommate out of the home you share without a court order.

Can a roommate start a case in Housing Court?

If your roommate is named on the lease and also rents from the landlord or owner, then you can’t start a case in Housing Court. Your roommate is a co-tenant and has the same right to stay in the home as you do.

What happens when roommates don’t pay their share of rent?

When roommates move out and don’t pay their share of the rent, you (and the other roommates) must pay the rent in full or face eviction. You can try to collect rent from the nonpaying roommate.

What happens if your roommate tries to sue you?

You never know what could happen when you move in with a roommate. Here are some reasons your roommate might try to sue you.

How much money can I Sue my roommate for?

You can sue for the amount you’re owed up to the state limit for small claims court, which usually ranges from $5,000 to $10,000. (If the amount of money your roommate owes you is more than your small claims court’s limit, though, you might want to contact a local landlord-tenant attorney to discuss your options.)

When roommates move out and don’t pay their share of the rent, you (and the other roommates) must pay the rent in full or face eviction. You can try to collect rent from the nonpaying roommate.

What happens if your roommate doesn’t show up for court?

Your roommate will have the opportunity to present evidence and respond to your arguments. If your roommate doesn’t show up in court, the judge will normally decide in your favor after verifying that you properly served the court papers and that no one requested a postponement.

What should I do with my ex roommates stuff?

You can put it in a storage unit as long as you take reasonable steps to secure the items (e.g., put a lock on the unit). In some cases, you can charge the ex-roommate the storage fees, which you can require the individual to pay before you hand over the key to the unit.