I seem to have lost the signed copy of the rental agreement for a tenant. Since they paid their deposit and are paying their rent, does that imply consent to the agreement?

The issue is a $400 ernest money deposit which tenant is claiming is fully refundable. The contract states it is not, it is applied to rent. The damage deposit is refundable only.

Apartment Rental Agreement
When rental properties are in a family trust arangement with several family members listed as beneficiaries. Who should be the signing party for the trust on the agreement if maker of trust is medically unable to sign?

Grandchildren not on rental agreement
Three months after my husband and I moved to an apartment, we ‘inherited’ my two grandchildren ages 16yrs and 7yrs. They obviously are not on the rental agreement since we did not know their parents would abondon their responsibilities as guardians.

We have lived here 13 months, are good tenants,pay rent on time and the children are rarely seen other than leaving in the AM for school. I have offered to the site manager, (who knows about the children), that I would be more than happy to pay any extra charge for their being here but to date, he has not asked for anything. He has never told the owners of the property but I am constantly reminded by him of our danger of eviction because of the children. Please tell me if I have any recourse or do I need to eventually look for a new place. This would deffinately bring a hardship as the children are well established in school and doing wonderful with this secure and loving environment. Please help if your able. I would appreciate it kindly.

Sincerely