<prompt> Human: My boyfriend of a year and I recently decided to get an apartment together, the apt company has already approved us and had us sign a lease. He did not indicate to me he had poor credit or existing debts until I asked him to transfer the gaselectric bills to our new account in preparation for moving oct 7. Apparently he owes 170 on an old bill and because of the poor credit they would need a 70 deposit if I indicate he is living with me. He is currently in between jobs while I just got a new job making 85k before tax with no loans and no debt. Is it wise to help him pay this off now and set up the account for both of us, transitioning to help him improve his credit? Or should I call the electric co and put it solely in my name and let him settle his debts on his own once he gains employment? I have never rented before or signed a lease so this is all new territory for me.Thank you  <response>: Really a far better idea for you to setup everything then for him to pay you back. 