QUESTION
What do I do if my landlord told me sign and date 1.28 even though I didn’t get the lease until 2.5?
Asked on Feb 05th, 2013 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Delaware
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My landlord dated a lease 1.28.2013 but was unable to let me know I had a lease to sign until 2.5.13.
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The actual date of signing is insignificant to you.What's important to you is the date of move-in and the date rent commences, which should be set forth clearly in the lease.
Answered on Feb 07th, 2013 at 2:21 PM
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Cross it out and put in 2.5.13.
Answered on Feb 07th, 2013 at 2:21 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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I do not understand, was the lease effective 1/28 and if so, why is it an issue? When did occupancy commence?
Answered on Feb 07th, 2013 at 2:20 PM
If the rent starts the same day under either version, there may not be financial issue unless there are deadlines that start with the execution of the lease. If you are signing on a day other than what is indicated on the contract, insert as of before the date. That is a shorthand message that you actually signed it on another day, but that you wish the contract to become effective on the indicated date.
Answered on Feb 07th, 2013 at 2:20 PM
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When did you take possession of the unit? It may just reflect that. But if you did not move in till now, let him know.
Answered on Feb 07th, 2013 at 2:19 PM