My tenant signed the lease renewal, but I have not signed yet, can I terminate the lease?
<p>My tenant signed the lease renewal agreement starting June 1st, but I have not signed it yet. The tenant has not paid May's rent yet and has been in violation a few times in the past. I would like to terminate the lease, i.e. not renew it from June 1st onwards. </p>

<p>Since the tenant has signed it, am I still legally bound to honoring the lease for another year?</p>

<p>Thanks much!</p>

<p>Update: My jurisdiction is Utah</p>

<h2>Assuming that you made the offer the tenant signed, the lease is binding</h2>

<p>See <a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/a/6264/344">https://law.stackexchange.com/a/6264/344</a></p>

<p>If the tenant is in breach of the contract (e.g. by not paying the rent) then you may be able to terminate it in accordance with its terms and local law.</p>

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