Who's liable for rent arrears?

Emililly123

Basically i was with my ex in council house my relationship broke down he left but he was main tenant i was sub tenant he left me in rent arrers so anyway i got took to court and was liable for paying rent on it after he left but then i left property whos liable for rent arrers 

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

I'm not certain and you should get some expert advice 

From personal experience if your name is on the tenancy or any bills if they are in joint names you are both liable and they try and recover debt from whoever they can contact 

calcotti

woodbine said:

..you could perhaps speak to CAB ?

Or Shelter.