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Three roommates sign one standard form of lease as co-tenants of a house for $3,300 a month. One roommate moves out and stops paying. Under the standard lease, what is the position of the two remaining tenants?

Correct Answer

C) Each tenant is responsible for all tenant obligations, including the full $3,300 rent

Ontario's guide to the standard lease explains that where there is more than one tenant, each tenant is responsible for all tenant obligations, including the full amount of rent. The landlord can look to the remaining tenants for the whole $3,300.

Answer Options
A
Each owes only a one-third share of $1,100, whatever the others do
B
The departing roommate's share is forgiven once she moves out
C
Each tenant is responsible for all tenant obligations, including the full $3,300 rent
D
The landlord must reduce the rent by one-third for the remaining two

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The signatures section of the standard lease makes each tenant responsible for all tenant obligations, including the full rent of $3,300.

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