Drama at Student Rental - One roommate walked out

[Dean Fiacco]

I have a student rental in tallahassee which lately has devolved into lots of drama between the girls living there. They have a collective lease agreement for $1500/month for the house they're in.

One girl decided to abandon the lease mid-term and not come back to Tallahassee because of issues with the other girls. This is the first month where we haven't received her portion of the rent.

I'm wondering what options there are that we can pursue in this situation beyond eviction. My understanding is eviction has to fall on all of them and we can't selectively pursue one for what is a collective commitment. I could be wrong but curious what options there might be to get creative without breaking the lease from our side. 

Any advice from those familiar with Florida housing law would be super helpful

[Max T.]

@Dean Fiacco

Pursue the full amount from all tenants. In the future do not allow separate payments. One payment and they can Venmo each other. Advise the remaining tenants to recruit a new roommate for you to screen.