Sunday, May 11, 2014

Is a lease for an apartment still legal if the apartment is not legally built?

Question

Is a lease for an apartment still legal if the apartment is not legally built?



Answer

Yup, but if what is illegal about it also renders it legally unihabitable, then no rent can be collected until the habitability issues are taken care of.



Answer

If you entered into a lease and the apartment is not built for the period that you leased, then you have a breach of contract and possible fraud action. If you enter into a lease for a future lease for a unit that is to be built, then that is legal.



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