Q: My landlord sent me the lease renewal for 2018-19, and in his email advised me to sign and return and,
he would then send me a complete contract. I signed and returned the contract; he informed me that he has decided to go month to month. Is the landlord held to the email that demonstrates intent to sign the contract? Do I have recourse to hold him to honoring the contract?
A: An intent to sign, is not the same as actually signing the contract. If you relied on it, you might have a claim for money damages, but that would not create a lease. If your current lease expires and becomes month to month, and the landlord then attempts to terminate the month to month tenancy, you could go to court about it. Before doing that, use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to review the lease, the emails, and all the facts, and advise you.
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