[ipbrdg]

I live in TX and recently signed a 12 months lease for an apartment. While looking over the lease a few days ago I discovered errors in the move-in date/year and move-out date/year. What should be Oct. 1st 2007 as the move-in date reads Oct.1st 2207; the move-out date/year is stated as Sept. 30th 2208 instead of Sept. 30 2008. I need to know is this still a binding lease agreement, especially since it has been signed? I didn't notice this until a few days ago. In addition to this discovery, I may have to move out before the lease term because of my recent job loss and the end of unemployment benefits. Any info on this topic will be appreciated. Thanks.

[michealb]

Depends on the Judge you get. I would say that it would still be valid because you and the landlord both knew that you were signing a lease for this year regardless of what the date says. Also you both have been acting like it's a valid lease

[Fr_Chuck]

Since it is such a obvious error, basically it will be a binding lease, There is not much of a chance at getting out of it that way. You need to talk to the landlord and see if they will let you out.

[ScottGem]

I agree, such an obvious typo would not invalidate the lease. So you will need to see if the landlord will offer a buyout or you can sublet.