<prompt> Human: So my roommate got laid off last week and only spoke to me about it yesterday. He paid rent for this month but he didnt seem very confident about being able to make it next month which makes me think he doesnt have any savings. He filed for unemployment but I dont think those will be here in time for rent nor do I believe theyll cover it. I dont make a ton of money and I wouldnt be able to float any more than a month tops, plus I dont think Id be seeing that money again. Is there anything I can do to protect myself and my credit in the event that hes not able to make rent for a couple of months or more?  <response>: Is there anything I can do to protect myself and my credit in the event that hes not able to make rent for a couple of months or more?In the short term, not really. This is a risk of having signed onto a joint lease. You would be able to sue for any incurred damages you covering his portion of the rent, you getting evicted, etc. but you cant prevent it from occurring. 