Signing Leases & Questions

<p>I don't really know which section to post this. </p>

<p>Basically I have a landlord that is willing to rent a place (everything included and furnished). It's a 3 bedroom apartment. My problem is that it is a GROUP LEASE, and not individual leases. </p>

<p>I have no problem paying my rent on time, but what do I do to make sure that my roommates will also do the same? </p>

<p>Does this usually mean that if one of my roommates woke up one day and decided to leave the place, everyone else will be responsible for their payment? </p>

<p>What would be the best option for me in this situation? Since it is almost the start of the semester (September), a lot of the places are high rent or not furnished (out of state student here)...</p>

<p>Any advice would be appreciated, thank you! </p>