The house lease contract can be signed by proxy, but in order to avoid some disputes in the future, it is suggested that the client issue a power of attorney with an autograph and give a copy of the identity certificate. The client also needs to prepare the original identity card for inspection. If the house contract is signed without explicit authorization, it is an invalid contract.

When filling in the power of attorney, the matters entrusted and the scope of authorization shall be indicated, and both the principal and the principal have full capacity for civil conduct.

Usually, the lease contract should be signed by both parties themselves. However, in some special circumstances, it is also allowed to sign a rental contract on behalf of others, provided that the following conditions are met:

1, voluntary: the signing of the lease contract by both parties should be voluntary, that is, both the lessor and the lessee agree to sign the contract on their behalf;

2. Authorization of the agent: The agent shall obtain the authorization of the lessor or lessee in advance when signing the lease contract, that is, the written authorization or oral confirmation of the lessor or lessee;

3. Legal identity of the agent: The agent signing the rental contract should be a person with legal identity who can exercise rights and undertake obligations on behalf of the parties, such as lawyers, relatives and friends.

4. The content of the contract conforms to the legal provisions: the content of the rental contract signed on behalf of the company shall conform to the requirements of laws and regulations, such as the lease period and rent, and shall be legal, reasonable and clear.

To sum up, signing a rental contract on behalf of both parties should be a solution under special circumstances, not a routine practice. Before signing the lease contract, both parties should carefully read the terms of the contract, understand the lease term, rent, maintenance responsibility and other related terms, and ensure that the agent's identity is legal, the authorization is clear, and the contract content is legal, reasonable and clear. If in doubt, it is recommended to consult relevant legal professionals.

Legal basis:

Article 503 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC)

Where an unauthorized agent concludes a contract in the name of the principal, and the principal has started to perform the contractual obligations or accepted the performance of the other party, it shall be regarded as ratification of the contract.