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The Written Agreement Supersedes the MLS Listing

The Written Agreement Supersedes the MLS listing

written contract Whether it's an executed contract to purchase or a residential lease it supersedes all verbal agreements and advertisements, including the MLS listing.

If a landlord advertises "One Month Free" in the MLS, but the tenant decides they don't want "one month free" instead they would like to pro-rate that "one month free" over the course of 12 months and both parties agree to this term in writing, than that supersedes the MLS advertisement.

So 11 months later the tenant can't claim they don't have to pay last months rent because the MLS advertised "one month free."

If you are buying, selling or renting make sure you understand what you are signing and remember what is agreed to in writing supersedes verbal agreements and advertisements.