Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

what happens if my landlord signed my name to the lease


Asked on 11/26/11, 1:00 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Do you mean that you never signed the lease? Are you living in the property? Did the landlord sign his/her own name on the lease?

All of these questions have to answered, and a lawyer should be looking over your lease. Consult a local real estate lawyer to help you determine what your rights and obligations are.

THIS RESPONSE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, SINCE I DO NOT HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE REQUIRED, AND I DO NOT HAVE A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH YOU.

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Answered on 11/26/11, 8:36 am
Sharmil McKee McKee Law Office

Well that probably means the terms of your lease aren't enforceable. However you still have an obligation to pay your rent on time and in full. The remainder of your relationship is governed by the Landlord Tenant Act of pennsylvania.

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Answered on 11/26/11, 11:54 am


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