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I'm having a problem with a roommate situation. He told me on the first that he was moving out and informed the landlord of that. We're on a month-to-month lease. I chose to go find another place because I couldn't find anyone to move into my current apartment. Today is the 26th and I move in on the 1st. I found out today that my current landlord does not consider my roommate giving his notice the same thing as me giving my notice. Therefore, now I'm responsible for another months rent. I was under the impression that we were on the lease jointly, which we are, and that I'd have to sign a new lease to release him from the current one if I was planning on staying. Otherwise, I should be leaving at the same time as him. Anyone have any info? Anything I can do so that I don't have to pay another months rent?