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?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Subcategory: Residential Lease
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
A contract can be accepted through actions, not just signatures. For example, if a tenant moves in and pays rent, that can indicate acceptance of the lease. Additionally, many leases state that each tenant is individually responsible for the full rent amount, which may affect enforcement against a tenant who did not sign.
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