If a home is privately owned by a lessor who lives in a different state, can the lessor use a lease that comes from his state of residence?
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If a home is privately owned by a lessor who lives in a different state, can the lessor use a lease that comes from his state of residence?
Asked on April 10, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Kansas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In other words the owner wants to use a standard lease form the state in which he resides and not the state in which the house is located, correct? If you sign it then he can. I would take it to an attorney that is familiar with real estate leases in your area and ask him or her if the lease is so different as to cause a problem if there should be litigation involving it. Your state law will generally govern unless you sign away a right that law allows you to. Good luck.
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