QUESTION
Can my landlord sign my signature on a lease?
Asked on Jan 08th, 2016 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Michigan
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I fell behind on my rent and needed county assistance. They required a lease from our landlord which when we picked it up to bring it and we noticed that it was a lease that our landlord have written up and signed our signatures to both my wife and I's signature.
2 ANSWERS
That is improper. You should x it out, sign and initial.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2016 at 5:11 PM
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Normally know your landlord cannot bind you to a contract by signing your or your spouse's name. I would certainly like to have more information before going forward with any other opinions.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2016 at 5:09 PM