Breaking a lease in California with a roommate happens. If you or a roommate moves out, you're both still responsible for paying rent as per your lease. If the person not making the payment (breaking the lease) has a co-signer, the co-signer will be contacted for the remaining rent.
Agreements that are over a year should be in writing to be enforceable in court. Agreements that are a year or less can be verbal or written.
Understanding Roommate Laws in California Co-tenant: If your roommate signed the lease with you, they have equal rights to the property. Evicting them often requires coordination with the landlord.
The landlord can include you in an eviction (unlawful detainer) court case even if your name is not on the lease or rental agreement.
Is on-campus housing guaranteed? Available campus housing will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Campus Apartment applications are accepted year round for non-Freshman university students. The Residence Hall Contract is available for all student levels beginning March 1.
How to write a roommate agreement Names of both tenants. The property address. The dates the lease begins and ends. The amount of rent each person pays. Who pays for utilities. Who pays the security deposit. Which bedroom each person occupies. Who buys food, or if you're each buying your own food.
Choosing Your Roommate(s) If you met someone during Highlander Orientation or know someone who will be attending UCR, you can specify a roommate on your Housing contract. Otherwise, roommate assignments are made using the Housing Contract's personal preferences section.
Housing assignments for new freshmen and graduate students as well as transferring undergraduates are made on a first-come, first-served basis. After class standing, the single most important factor in determining if and where you will be assigned is the date we receive your application.
How will I know if I have received a space in the Residence Halls? All single, first-year freshmen students who meet all Housing deadlines are guaranteed a space in the Residence Halls.