can a motel force others to pay

[special0ne]

I have a friend that was living at Iron run motel in Allentown PA. He left owing nearly 700.00. Now a friend of his that did spend 3 nights there one week is being told that she is responsible for half the rent since she slept there more than two nights.

[Brian]

Not sure about the the civil end of things but I do know they could be charged in criminal court for Theft of Services.

[special0ne]

wouldn't the person who skipped out be responsible for the charges rather than the guest of who stayed over?

The guy owes 2 months back rent on a weekly rent and my friend stay with him 4 nights. The hotel manager is trying to get her to pay half. He signed for the room and invited her to stay with him. I think she would owe nothing. I feel it would be like me renting an apt and me being the only one on the lease but having my girlfriend move in. Then I skip out before the lease is up owing rent. I can't see how my girlfriend would be liable for any part of the back rent as I would be the only one who signed the agreement and she was my guest.