Is my soon to be xhusband responsible for back rent while he was living here?

We rented the same place for almost 3 years, and during the split, some of the rent went behind. Now I am keeping the apartment and he wants to ditch the back rent and wants me to pay him for 1/2 the security deposit. Is this legal??

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4 Responses to “Is my soon to be xhusband responsible for back rent while he was living here?”

chrisvet Says:
August 9th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Unfortunately, when it comes to your principal residence, you cannot claim back rent a spouse owes you for the simple reason you were “in it together.”

The best recommendation however, is to get a free consultation from 2-3 lawyers (1 is bound to help you.)

Good luck.
HannahSimon Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Judge Judy would make him pay it.
hi91977 Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
it all depends on your agreement. if the rent was 50/50 & the security deposit is the same, then you are entitled to reimbursement from him. this is something that’d be negotiated between your lawyers.
justme23005 Says:
August 16th, 2009 at 12:42 am
He is obviously responsible for 1/2 of the rent while he was living there.. Don’t give him any money.. are you taking applications for your next husband?