Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

lease guarantor rights

the guarantor form given to me has section for notary and the form says it must be signed in front of a notary. If form not filled out by notary, and faxed to appartment renters can i be held liable in case of renters failure to pay the rent?


Asked on 5/12/00, 3:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Randall Reder Randall O. Reder, P.A.

Re: lease guarantor rights

Mr. Fernandez is right.

Read more
Answered on 7/04/00, 10:33 am
William W. Fernandez, Sr., J.D. Law Ofc. Wm. W. Fernandez, Sr., J.D., Atty. at Law

Guarantor's Responsibilities

FACTS: Guarantor form has section for notary; form says must be signed in front of a notary.

Q. If form not signed in front of notary, and faxed to apartment renters, can i be held liable if renters failure to pay the rent?

A. Yes, if the Landlord can prove you signed the guarantee. Notarization is just a method of identification to prove who signed the form. It has nothing to do with the legality of the guarantee. Florida recognizes a fax copy as a legal contract.

Read more
Answered on 7/03/00, 12:23 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Real Estate and Real Property questions and answers in Florida