BUSINESS LAW/DISCUSSION-CONTRACTS(CAPACITY)

Description

Carlos, age 34, owns a two-bedroom home located adjacent to Eastern Washington University (“EWU”) in Cheney, WA. On August 15, 2020, Carlos placed the following advertisement in The Easterner (the “student-run news cite” for EWU): For Rent: Two bedroom home close to EWU. Conveniently located to all local amenities. Great condition! $750/month. Tenants pay all utilities. On August 18, 2020, Carlos met with two students (Isabel and Shirley) who were interested in renting the home. After getting to know one another, Carlos agreed to rent his home to Isabel and Shirley for one-year. Prior to signing the written lease agreement, Carlos confirmed each person’s age by examining their driver’s license. Isabel’s license showed that she was 19 years old, while Shirley’s license showed that she was 18 years old. All parties signed the agreement and for the next three months Isabel and Shirley paid as agreed. At the start of the fourth month, Isabel and Shirley contacted the landlord informing him that they are really only 16 years old and that their licenses had been altered. They then demanded a refund of the rent paid and cancellation of the contract going forward. Carlos sues Isabel and Shirley. Explain (in detail) the arguments each party will make and the likely outcome of the lawsuit.