If a contract is altered after it is signed, is the contract binding?
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If a contract is altered after it is signed, is the contract binding?
Asked on November 8, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New York
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, a contract may not be altered after it is signed UNLESS all parties to the contract (for example: the landlord and all tenants) agree to the change. The parties to a contract of any kind, including a lease, may always agree to amend or change it, but it requires the consent of all parties.
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