What if a tenant refuses to sign electronically?
You can offer a traditional paper signing process as an alternative, but you cannot force someone to consent to electronic signatures — consent to sign electronically must be voluntary under ESIGN/UETA.
From the guide Creating & E-Signing Leases.
Legally binding e-signatures
Under the federal ESIGN Act and UETA, electronic signatures generally carry the same legal weight as handwritten ones when the parties intend to sign and consent to transact electronically. Seayora captures a tamper-evident record and an audit trail of who signed, when, and from where.
Read the whole guide: Creating & E-Signing Leases