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Updated almost 5 years ago, 02/10/2020
Tenant signs lease but doesn't pay first month & security?
Hi -
What is the best way to avoid the situation of having a signed lease and no payment before move in? Don't want to be stuck with a stall for weeks then non-payment.
Does the act of signing make it a valid lease or does the consideration/money need to be delivered to be valid?
Will a clause in the lease saying not valid until money is received, and lease offer is revoked if not received within 3 days of signing solve this?
I'm in California, if someone could point me to relevant law - thx!