Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 130 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 130-15
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This agreement may be executed in counterparts, each and all of which shall be deemed an original hereof.
Section 130-15 of Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 130 addresses how a rental agreement may be signed. Under this provision, the landlord and tenant do not need to sign the same physical copy of the lease; each separately signed copy carries the same legal weight as if it were the sole original document. This is a procedural rule about execution formality rather than a substantive right or obligation.
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Under Bedford Code § 130-15, operators who use written lease agreements may exchange separate signed copies with tenants rather than requiring both parties to sign a single document. Each counterpart copy is treated as a legally equivalent original, which can simplify the signing process when in-person execution is impractical. Maintaining a complete, signed copy for the property's records is the standard practice consistent with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 130-15 of Bedford's Chapter 130 means that if you and your landlord signed separate copies of the same lease, both copies are considered originals with equal legal standing. Tenants should retain their signed counterpart as proof of the agreement's terms, since each copy carries the same evidentiary weight. If questions arise about the validity of a separately signed lease, tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bedford ordinances can help explain how this provision applies generally.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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