Flatmate Problem

[B10nd13]

Currently I'm in a flat share with 2 others. We're 9 months into a 18 month contract, with a 12 month break clause. The problem is one of the others is now having to move out for personal reasons. The landlord is fine about this, as long as she replaces herself and the name on the contract is changed (which he has agreed to arrange). She has decided that as it is her responsibility to fill the room, myself and my other housemate do not get a say in who takes it. This wouldn't be a big deal except the person she's chosen is already causing problems. They don't seem able to pay the rent and she's let them off the deposit. Also there are personal issues between this person and my other housemate, who is now also threatening to leave. I'm very nervous about being tied into a lease with this person, even for only a short space of time. Is there anything I can do to protect myself legally if this person proves unreliable or is there a way to object before the change over?

[craft1948]

I would put your concerns to the landlord before this other person moves in......it is in his interests to have happy tenants.

[joko]

she is fulfilling her side of the bargain - if she has to have you vet everyone first its creating extra and unecessary hassle for her...

if you dont like it, tell her you will take over the responsibilty of finding someone...i am sure she wont mind, as its takes that actuallt efffort of looking etc away from her...

[bushbaby_de]

i've answered this on your other post.... not sure why you've posted it twice.