Can my tenants send a picture of the signed lease?

Question

I'm managing a property remotely, and rather than drive down there, I'm considering just having my tenant take a picture using his phone of the signed lease agreement. He's been in the house 3 years now and I trust him. I have already emailed him the lease agreement, and I was considering having him print it out and sign it.

I'm just wondering, is this legally binding? Or is it considered more "valid" if its a physical fax copy?

JD Martin · Answer

Yes. I try to always do electronic sign these days but I have had tenants send via text photos of the signed lease. No different than a fax, really - maybe better, since it has the originator's cell phone number time-stamped.

Deanna McCormick · Answer

have him do that and return copy in the mail to you also. If he's got a computer,, he could maybe scan and send. but as long as you have a copy you can print off to read .. fine

Neil Hunter · Answer

Awesome, just wanted to double check with you guys

John A. · Answer

Isn't a FAX nothing more than a picture of a document? As long as it is readable, I would accept it.

Can my tenants send a picture of the signed lease?

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