When more than one person is sharing an apartment, we normally get everyone on the lease.

One lease saves paperwork, of course, but it also protects our landlord's interests. Even if three roommates decide to swim to Tahiti, the fourth is still responsible for paying the rent.

We may make an exception in college towns, when we often get a premium rent in return for separate leases. And when it comes to breaking a lease early, it depends on the circumstances; if the market is promising and the resident has been a good neighbor, we'll consider it. But that's rare, and as always, the final decision lies with our clients.