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I sent my tenants the EZLandlord Lease in a PDF format. They electronically signed (altered the pdf FORMAT) and sent it back to me. My realtor says it is a legally binding, but I don't think it is unless I have an agreement to accept e-signatures. I am also not sure what software program to get to allow this and handle it professionally and legally. Any suggestions?

Laurette B, VA on Sunday, July 21, 2013

RE: Electronic Signatures - Are they allowed?

The Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant act states the definition of “Sign” means, with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record, to execute or adopt a tangible symbol; to attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound, or process; or to send an electronic mail bearing the sender’s name or electronic mail address.

Posted by Irene S, KY on Wednesday, July 24, 2013

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