Should a co-signer on a rental agreement be named in the unlawful detainer (law suit)?
Yes. For several reasons. The co-signer is generally a relative of the tenant and will not want to be named in a lawsuit and the co-signer is attachable, that is to say, you have someone to take judgment against that could be satisfied. Back to Index What about nonrefundable fees? These will not be returned to the tenant under any circumstances. If a nonrefundable fee is being charged, the rental agreement must be in writing and must state that the fee will not be returned. A nonrefundable fee cannot legally be called a “deposit.” Landlords will commonly charge a prospective tenant a nonrefundable “application fee.” This is generally allowed.
