What should Aggie roommates do if one person needs to move out before the lease ends?

Quick answer

Start with the signed lease and the property’s current options. Ask whether a qualified replacement roommate is allowed, whether an internal transfer could work and what notice, screening or fees apply. The remaining roommate should not assume the departing person’s private promise automatically changes what the landlord can collect. Planning for this possibility before signing makes a stressful situation much easier to handle.

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