I have a problem that I hope someone can help me with. In 10/01 I signed a two year lease on an apartment in NYC with a roommate and both of our names were on the lease. In 4/02 I moved out and obtained a new roommate to take my place, while I remained a tenant of record. This person has left the apartment as of today 1/3. I have moved out of state for job reasons. The roomate that I signed the lease with originally is telling me that I have to pay the rent until we get a new person for the remainder of the lease, nine months, 1/03-9/03. He is threatening to sue me if I don't pay the rent until we get someone. Can anyone offer me advice on this matter?
Thanks.