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Landlord Leslie and tenants Toni and Terri enter into a lease wherein Toni and Terri will rent Leslie's house for an indefinite period. Toni and Terri are married, and Toni is 16 years old. Is the contract valid?

a) Yes, as long as Toni is married and over the age of 16.

b) No, because Toni is a minor, and the contract is not legally binding.

c) Yes, since the lease is for an indefinite period.

d) No, unless Toni's parents co-sign the lease agreement.

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Answer:

The validity of the lease contract depends on state or jurisdictional laws regarding married minors' contractual capacity. If married minors are considered competent to contract, the lease may be valid. However, if not, the lease would be voidable, or a parent's co-signature might be required.

Step-by-step explanation:

In regards to the validity of a lease contract involving a minor, legal principles generally state that contracts with minors are voidable at the minor's discretion. However, when a minor is married, some jurisdictions may grant them the legal rights closer to those of an adult. Therefore, the correct answer to the question of contract validity would depend on the specific state or jurisdiction's laws regarding the contractual capacity of minors, particularly those who are married.

If the law recognizes the legal capacity of married minors to enter into contracts, then option a) Yes, as long as Toni is married and over the age of 16, could be correct. However, if the law does not recognize Toni's capacity to contract due to being a minor, despite being married, then the contract could indeed be voidable according to option b) No, because Toni is a minor, and the contract is not legally binding. Option d) No, unless Toni's parents co-sign the lease agreement, would be applicable in jurisdictions where a minor's contract is only valid if a parent or guardian co-signs. The fact that the lease is for an indefinite period does not inherently affect the legality of the contract.

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