QUESTION
Can a person sign a house lease using a fake name?
Asked on Dec 30th, 2013 on Criminal Law - California
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Is it illegal to sign a house lease using your SSN, but using a fake name? Rent has never been late and it has always been paid in full every month.
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You cannot use a false name or alias to enter a contract. You can only use your legal name.
Answered on Jan 03rd, 2014 at 5:23 AM
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It depends upon the reason, but in most cases it would be deemed a fraudulent misrepresentation and subject the contract to be voided at the discretion of the landlord.
Answered on Jan 03rd, 2014 at 5:23 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
If there is no intent to defraud and the landlord is not out money then it is probably not illegal.
Answered on Jan 03rd, 2014 at 5:23 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
It's illegal under any circumstances.
Answered on Jan 02nd, 2014 at 3:48 PM
Daniel Kieth Martin
This could be fraud. Obtaining a good or service using a false name. You should speak to an attorney. In my experience, the district attorney has found a real person with the name you used and also charged identity theft.
Answered on Jan 02nd, 2014 at 3:39 PM