Obligation to a roommate
My roommate and I are on a month to month lease in a 2 bedroom apartment. 6 months ago we spoke about living together until she finishes law school (this spring). At that time, we were friends and had a very comfortable living environment. It is possible that she has an email referencing a verbal agreement to live together until the end of her school year.
Since this discussion, our friendship has deteriorated such that I cannot live in the same apartment with her anymore. I gave her 2 months notice that I want to move out. I offered to find a roommate so that she does not have to move out or absorb the cost of staying in the apartment. She says that she will not accept another roommate and that I am legally obligated to pay my half of the rent until she is ready to move out, because we have a ”contract.” I have never signed any agreement, and the only possible written documentation of a discussion about living together for a certain amount of time would have been via email.
Does she have a legitimate claim?
Thank you so much.