Tenant is out of state and we need to get lease signed. Help.
I have a tenant who is relocating to my area who is interested in renting my house. I have met them and ran credit and background checks and all is good. Trying to determine what options are available/legal for them to sign the lease agreement as they are not planning on returning to the area until the day of move in. I was thinking of signing my portions in front of a notary, mailing it to them and having them sign in front of a notary as well and then having them return the document to me via track-able mail. They are willing to do what ever is necessary, but I want to make sure it is being done legally for CYA purposes. Any suggestions or comments are appreciated.
Thanks!
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I would think that the notary idea would be more than fine. I would email it to them to print and have signed in front of notary then mail back to you. Maybe I am just funny but I like for the tenants to sign everything before I sign. If that works for a real estate closing, I assume it is good enough for a lease.