Hello, I have a question related to house rental. We have been working with an owner who sent us the lease, we sent the deposit money which he cashed and we are supposed to be set to sign the lease Saturday. He has also been in negotiations with another party while making us beleive we are all set to go. We have turned down three other house to rent because of his e-mails and phone conversations and cashing the check. If he were to back out at this point, would we have any grounds to sue them. We are in a situation where we need to be in a new place by end of the month (August) and this action is now becoming very serious.
Location: United States, MassachusettsOptional Information: State/Country of Question: Massachusetts Already Tried: We have not taken any action yet except to let the owner know yesterday that if he were to back out of this verbal agreement after having cashed the deposit check that we would have a situation. I have e-mails from him basically stating we have the house, I have his daughter's personal cell phone number which he gave us to show the house, I have the lease agreements he and I sent where he says all is good and we are ready to sign.
hi
you have given the money and have a "meeting of the minds" so in essence there is a contract. if he breaches it you can file the lawsuit.
Experience: 20 years practicing law