Rent during break-ups

If a break up happens while you are renting together, you are obligated to pay rent as long as the tenancy occurs. You are free to agree among yourself that one covers the rent while the other moves out, but initially both of you continue to have obligations towards the landlord, according to the contract.

If one of the parties is not financially capable to keep the residence, you must either give notice to terminate the tenancy if you have this opportunity, or sub-let for the remaining period of the tenancy.

If is important to be aware that if both of you are still part of the contract, even if one has moved out, and you have agreed to joint liability, the landlord can put forth claims against the person who has moved out.