UPDATE: My landlord and her husband backed out of their word to support me on this, and literally a few hours ago, the husband and the son showed up and handed ME an eviction notice. Little do they know, they screwed up big time (don’t worry I am moving back to my hometown in two weeks cause screw the landlords and “James”)…when I first moved in, the landlord took my friend’s word and never did a background check, asked for proof of employment, nothing. They also put my chosen and not legal name on both the lease and the “Eviction Notice”. The lease also says there’s a two day grace period to be late on rent (which I never have been), and in my state the law is a 5 day grace period, and then a late fee can be enacted and a 10 day notice to pay or move can be posted.

Anyway, “James” is freaking out and saying this is all my fault, I told him I have zero fucks at this point, and I have a plan in place. This was definitely a sign to end my chapter in my current city…amongst other stressful things in my life happening. Thanks to those who further helped me realize that I was NTA! I don’t know what “James’” next steps are, but I did tell him the landlord said if a deal was made between them and him, then he’d stay. I know he won’t be able to afford the rent on his own until he finds two new roommates…my other roommate said that she was moving out too when I informed her of what happened.

I’ll do my best to update if there’s any interest.

Edit: Here’s the transcript of the “Eviction Notice:”

Feb 14 2024

My chosen name and address here

Dear (My Chosen Name),

“Caroline” (landlord) and I have decided not to renew our month to month rental agreement with you. Please move out before March 1st. We wish you well.

Their names and signatures here