My landlord sold the building I was in a month before I moved out. Now the other landlord claims that I owe 900 woth of expences that I was not aware of before I moved out. What can I do? any ideas?
2006-08-21 07:36:47 · 4 answers · asked by irishlove 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
No you don't have to sign a new contract. The old contract survives the transfer of ownership and continues to be legally binding.
The lease also serves to protect you in the sense that the new land lord can't suddenly change the terms. The new landlord must show you proof that his claim of $900 is based from that original contract, and not just what he "thinks" he is owed.
2006-08-21 09:16:37 · answer #1 · answered by linkus86 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. The current leases are usually assigned to the new owner as part of the purchase/sale. As such, they may require you to sign an acknowledgement of the assignment. Also, please note that the security deposits are also assigned to the new owner and if there are any damages at the time you left, they will be the pple looking for you......
2006-08-21 16:15:09 · answer #2 · answered by boston857 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have to sign a new lease or contract. The old one is transferred to the new owner.
What do you mean by expenses? Damage? Unpaid rent?
2006-08-21 14:50:51 · answer #3 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, Generally once your lease expire they will ask you to sign an extension.
If you have a long lease the new owner will continue to let you live as long as per the previous contract.
2006-08-21 15:02:22 · answer #4 · answered by FreeMedicalcamps.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋