Indicator 1(E): Can people with disabilities enter into the contracts and agreements for disability-related supports, credit agreements to purchase housing, rental or other housing agreements?
30 September 2014
English
Conclusion:
No.
Explanation:
People under plenary guardianship are only allowed to enter into minor contracts such as newspaper deliveries,[26] but for more significant decisions, their signature is not valid or legally-binding. This means that they cannot enter into contracts for rental housing, gain access to mortgages, or purchase disability-related supports without the approval of their guardian.[27]
[26] Section 2:22(1)-(2) of Act V of 2013 of the Civil Code.
[27] Section 2:20(1) of the Act V of 2013 on the Civil Code.