Unsigned Leases Clause Samples

The Unsigned Leases clause defines the legal status and enforceability of a lease agreement that has not been formally signed by one or both parties. In practice, this clause typically states that if the tenant takes possession of the premises and begins paying rent, or if both parties act as though the lease is in effect, the lease terms may still be binding even without signatures. This provision ensures that both landlord and tenant are held to their obligations under the lease, preventing either party from avoiding responsibility simply due to the absence of a signed document.