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I signed a lease and the landlord signed the lease. Now he does not want to rent it

Asked Jan 17, 2012, 12:13 PM — 3 Answers
I sign a lease and the landlord signed the lease now he say he doesn't want to rent it to me, can he do that

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Jan 17, 2012, 12:27 PM
maybe he should have checked your references first, but if you both signed, its binding.
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Jan 17, 2012, 05:11 PM
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I sign a lease and the landlord signed the lease now he say he doesn't want to rent it to me, can he do that
Is this a trick question? Unless there is something you didn't tell us, of course not.

Are you in possession of the premises?
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Jan 17, 2012, 05:44 PM


Did you meet the terms as outlined, was the money paid at the signing of the lease.
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