Signing a Rent Agreement: Is There a Trick to Making it Invalid?

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The discussion revolves around concerns regarding a rental contract that appears poorly constructed, particularly in how it misrepresents the identities of the parties involved. The contract lists the female resident's email but is signed by the male, leading to suspicions about its validity. Participants emphasize that minor errors, such as incorrect titles or signatures, typically do not invalidate a contract, but caution that such discrepancies could be indicative of intentional deceit. The consensus is to rectify the contract by drafting a new version that accurately reflects both parties' identities and to ensure that any changes are initialed next to the corrections. There are warnings about the potential pitfalls of dealing with a lawyer as a landlord, especially if the contract contains illegal clauses or if the broker is untrustworthy. Ultimately, the situation resolves positively when the landlord acknowledges the broker's mistakes, tears up the flawed contract, and agrees to sign a proper one, highlighting the importance of vigilance in rental agreements and the need for clear communication.
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:biggrin: Glad it worked out, Get the broker BANNED ! hehe...

Rhody...
 
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rhody said:
:biggrin: Glad it worked out, Get the broker BANNED ! hehe...

Rhody...

And no GOOBF cards! :approve:
 

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