Is an unsigned lease for apartment rental enforceable by the landlord?
Full Question:
Is an unsigned lease for apartment rental enforceable by the landlord? More specific, if the lease is for 2 parties and 1 did not sign, how does the landlord enforce, breaking of the lease or abandonment for the lessee that did not sign?
04/17/2007 |
Category: Landlord Ten... ยป Residential ... |
State: California |
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Answer:
Acceptance of a contract can be made by actions as well as signature, such as acting on the lease by moving in and paying some consideration. The lease may also contain language stating that each tenant is individually responsible for the full amount of the rent.
