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I have leased my home to a family to begin Aug 1, 2009. They have not put any money down yet. I leased to home with intentions of getting married and the engagement has been called off. Legally can I tell them the home is not longer available even though they have signed the lease? I've not signed it yet nor has any money been exchanged.
Carissa D, IN on Monday, July 20, 2009
RE: Can landlord back out of lease before start date?
If no money has been exchanged and no lease is signed - then there is no obligation.
Posted by Denise S, PA on Wednesday, July 22, 2009
RE: Can landlord back out of lease before start date?
What if we signed the lease, but have not taken any money?
Posted by June A, CA on Sunday, September 13, 2009
RE: Can landlord back out of lease before start date?
Technnically, if the lease is signed, the a contract has been entered into and all parties are held to it. Try speaking with the tenants by giving them enough notice and perhaps they will just walk away.
Posted by Denise S, PA on Monday, September 14, 2009
RE: Can landlord back out of lease before start date?
Thanks.
Posted by June A, CA on Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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