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    Default Must Named Individuals on a Lease Sign the Lease

    My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: South Carolina
    Are all adults listed on a lease legally obligated to sign the lease and are they also held legally accountable for the terms of the lease to include being named in any legal action against the tenants?

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    Default Re: Named Individuals on the Lease

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    Are all adults listed on a lease legally obligated to sign the lease
    No one is "legally obligated" to sign any lease. Most landlords will insist that all adults living in a rented home be parties to the lease and sign the lease.

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    are they also held legally accountable for the terms of the lease to include being named in any legal action against the tenants?
    "Held legally accountable" is vague.

    Perhaps you might explain what has happened that has led you to ask these questions and provide relevant facts.

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    Default Re: Named Individuals on the Lease

    South Carolina calls it a "rental agreement." Rent liability is not dependent on a rental agreement. If there is no valid rental agreement, market rent is owed.

    Anyhow, you'll have to explain what your exact concern is. If you want general knowledge, read the SC landlord-tenant act and write back if you have questions: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t27c040.php

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    Default Re: Named Individuals on the Lease

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    My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: South Carolina
    Are all adults listed on a lease legally obligated to sign the lease and are they also held legally accountable for the terms of the lease to include being named in any legal action against the tenants?
    I don't know what you are trying to accomplish but understand the following:

    1 - You don't have to sign a contract to have a contract.

    2 - If you occupy the premises without signing the lease, from the owner's point of view you are a tenant at will or a tenant at sufferance and your tenancy can be terminated at any time with proper notice, followed by eviction if necessary, and you can still be held accountable for anything you've done while you were in occupancy.

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