Is a residential home purchase contract be valid if only one spouse signs as buyer, although both buyers’ names are on the contract?
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Is a residential home purchase contract be valid if only one spouse signs as buyer, although both buyers’ names are on the contract?
Asked on March 30, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Nebraska
Answers:
Alan Pransky / Law Office of Alan J Pransky
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In order for a real estate contract to be valid, the contract must be signed and delivered to the other side. If the terms of the contract require two spouses to sign and only one signs, then it doesn't appear to be accepted. What may be more important is what names are on the deed. If both spouses own the property and only one agrees to sell, then the spouse can't convey good title. The spouse who didn't sign can't be forced to sell.
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