Lease Agreement When two people have signed a one year Rental Lease are they…

Lease Agreement
When two people have signed a one year Rental Lease are they both responsible for paying that Lease Agreement? And if one of the people does not pay their part of the lease can I do anything to insure that the person pays their part of the Rental Lease Agreement? My room mate has not payed their part of the rent and is treating to move out and not pay their part of the Rental Agreement. I need to know what I can do to insure that I do not get stuck paying the whole years lease. I payed all the first, last, and deposit to move into the apartment and this person has not payed any of the expences so far. I got a roommate because I could not afford the rent without someone else.
I need this person to pay or move out so I can get another roommate. What do I do?

Internet transaction jurisdiction We are a licensed Florida Corporation and…

Internet transaction jurisdiction
We are a licensed Florida Corporation and operate via the internet from our home in California. Long story short, guest rented a vacation home in Florida, home sold, guest was placed in equal value home same area. We have signed rental agreement with terms, which include possible moves if home becomes unavailable. Guest lives in NC and is planning to file small claims suit. Can guest file in NC or does it have to be Florida or California?

I am considering renting a vacation property for one week.

I am considering renting a vacation property for one week. The owner has sent me a rental agreement. The following is an excerpt: “You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the owner and the owner’s agent from claims of damage and injury, as well as any actual damage or injury determined to have occurred and for which the owner and the owner’s agent are determined to be responsible.”

If the property has been neglected, for example, a stairway has a bad board, and I were to injure myself, would I be excluded from seeking damages?