Does a forged signature on a lease void the lease?

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Does a forged signature on a lease void the lease?

Asked on December 21, 2015 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania

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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

The lease is a contract between the landlord and the tenant.  The lease is void if the signature of a party or guarantor has been forged.  The guarantor whose signature was forged is not liable.  The person who forged the signature is liable for fraud.


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