Who must sign a lease in order for it to be valid?
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Who must sign a lease in order for it to be valid?
I signed a lease and was not provided the lease I signed until days later. I noticed that lease was signed by someone other than the person who was present. Does that constitute a legal contract?
Asked on August 28, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Persons are only bound by contracts they actually sign. The signatures do not have to be made in the presence of each other.... the important factor is that each person to be bound by the contract signs the contract. In lease situations, one person in the rental office may do the application procedures, but only the officer manager has authority to sign the lease and bind the leasing company. As long as the person who signed had authority to bind your landlord, then the contract is valid.
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