krosp
in
brisneyland
Multiple rental applications
I have a feeling this is a very stupid question, but I wanted to run it past you all.
When I last looked for a rental, I vaguely remember a real estate agency telling me that if I put in an application at all, I HAD to take the place if I was accepted, because the application itself was a legally binding document.
SURELY that is a lie??? You haven't signed any lease agreements or anything! I would assume that you can put applications in to as many places as you like at once, and when they ring up and offer you the place, then you say yes or no, and I think until both the lessor and tenant have signed, either side can probably pull out with no penalty. Am I right? It seems so obvious and straightforward, but I can't put out of my mind that stupid thing I was told, and can't find any info about it so I'm assuming it was a lie.
Thanks :)
When I last looked for a rental, I vaguely remember a real estate agency telling me that if I put in an application at all, I HAD to take the place if I was accepted, because the application itself was a legally binding document.
SURELY that is a lie??? You haven't signed any lease agreements or anything! I would assume that you can put applications in to as many places as you like at once, and when they ring up and offer you the place, then you say yes or no, and I think until both the lessor and tenant have signed, either side can probably pull out with no penalty. Am I right? It seems so obvious and straightforward, but I can't put out of my mind that stupid thing I was told, and can't find any info about it so I'm assuming it was a lie.
Thanks :)