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Thu 22 Jun, 2017 11:31 pm
I used to share an apartment with a couple for one year. I found them on craigslist looking for a roommate and moved in with them. We had no written agreement, just the rent amount was decided verbally. I was not on the lease but paid $300 deposit. Before moving out, I deducted the deposit I paid and transferred rest of the amount. Now the couple has moved out of there and the management has refused to give back their deposit ($1200) for damages in kitchen/dining area. So they are now calling me, sending messages/emails to pay my share of it (My room was clean without any damages). My question is-If I was not on the lease,should I still pay the deposit?
You are not Legally responsible, but did you do the damages?
@PUNKEY,
No. But when I told him that I will not pay for something I am not responsible, he argues saying that they charged him for carpet in the entire apartment.
@Kiran1220,
Let him argue.
And next time, no matter how silly it might seem, do all of your living arrangement agreements in writing.
@Kiran1220,
The worst they can do is sue you (likely in small claims court). If you legitimately don't feel that you were responsible for any damages I'd send them a nice, professional letter explaining your position and that you consider the matter closed and wish no further communication with them. Send the letter via certified mail with a return receipt so you know they got it. If they continue to harass you document it and call the police. The police will warn them to cease contact, it's a civil matter, and should be dealt with in court since you don't want contact with them.
@tibbleinparadise,
Just as a quirk of New Mexico law, the defendant may be represented by an attorney. The plaintiff may not be.
Obviously, the sum involved here doesn't allow for much legal representation.
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