What should I doifmy landlord wants to revise the lease after it’s been signed?
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What should I doifmy landlord wants to revise the lease after it’s been signed?
My landlord and I both signed a lease agreement. They currently have 11 pages agreement and the last page is the signature page. However they want to make a revision on the first page such as taking a paragraph out. I asked them to either send me back the old lease paper or make a letter to void the old lease. so I can sign the new lease paper. They refused to either give me back my signature page or make a voided letter. They want me to just cross out and initial the paragraph. What should I do in this case?
Asked on December 28, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Nevada
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Well here is the issue. Without knowing what the provision is that the wish to delete, I would say do not initial anything. If the paragraph they wish to take out can negatively impact you, indicate that they signed the lease with you and are bound by that lease until the lease is up. They cannot kick you out or evict you in retaliation because the contract they wrote will always be construed against them. The best thing to do is just review the contract. If the lease provision is not substantive, then initialing may be okay but indicate the lease date should be the original date as signed by you.
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