Housemate dropped out urgently need advice.

My roommate for next told us he's dropping out of Uni, but he hasn't told our student housing firm, hasn't told the SU he's dropping out and we've heard nothing from him. He hasn't paid the deposit and first months rent needed to get the keys and payment deadline for that is next week. To sign over his contract to find a new tenant he has to contact the housing company which he hasn't done. We spoke to his house mate from last year and he told us he still owes his previous landlord around 1000 pounds. We cant afford to pay for his share but our contract is shared. The worst part is we wont return any messages or calls. I don't think he grasps the seriousness of the situation. He also signed without a guarantor. Our last ditch effort is messaging his mum on facebook as I don't think hes told her what a mess he's in.

Any advice on the situation? Theres 2 others stuck in this mess.

Oh and DON'T message his Mum That'd just be creepy.

We already know his mum, this guy was supposed to be a great friend of ours.

Ahh ok. which year will you guys be in?

This is why I lived in Halls for three years, a house is just too much aggro.

Have you contacted your university for support? Have you explained the situation to your landlord?

Our housing company told us to wait to not worry the landlord, my university is obviously closed but I'm going to try to call them tomorrow

Universities don't usually close in the summer per se so they should answer. They'll be able to give you advice and support. A Wellbeing officer may even try to contact the guy. I'm sorry I can't help more, hopefully someone who has lived in a house will be able to give you some solid advice.