Which lease is valid: the original or the new one from July?

Full question:

My landlord sent me a new lease in July of last year, The Original lease when I moved in was March.But the new lease wasn't even sent to me to sign until July and now he is saying my lease is up inm March . Which one is correct?

  • Category: Landlord Tenant
  • Subcategory: Residential Lease
  • Date:
  • State: Minnesota

Answer:

If you signed the original lease in March, it should specify its expiration date or state if it is month-to-month. If that lease has expired, the July lease is intended to establish a new agreement. It's important to clarify whether the July lease was sent to you before or after the March lease expired.

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A new lease can void an old lease if both parties agree to the new terms and sign the new lease. However, if the new lease is not signed by both parties, the original lease remains in effect until its terms are fulfilled or it is formally terminated. It's essential to review both leases to understand their implications.