both of my landlords, husband & wife are decese. do i have to pay rent to the family. but they dont own the land. i have payed my rent for this month. but i have given it to the landlords daughter. plz need answers asap
2007-06-06 05:18:59 · 13 answers · asked by Spud P 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Your landlords may have died, but the company may still exist. According to your lease, what is the company name?
Make sure, when you hand over the money, you get a reciept. If you don't get one, this could spell trouble for you.
Jeff
2007-06-06 05:23:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She cannot come change the locks without first having gone through the eviction process. In the future, don't make an arrangement where you promise payment before the problem is fixed. If you don't pay the rent or even withhold part of the rent, she has a right to begin eviction proceedings. But eviction always takes time; it is a process, usually 30 days. If you simply withhold all of the rent, the judge will not side with you at all during the hearing. You would be wise not to have an eviction on your record. It will be a stain on your credit that you will want to avoid, as you will have broken a financial agreement. It will only make life harder for you and your children if you allow this to happen. It may be reasonable to withhold a portion of the rent until the problem is fixed. You may even want to talk to your landlord about this sort of agreement before you go ahead and do it, and GET IT IN WRITING. Tell her, I think it's only fair that you get half the amount we agreed upon until that problem is fixed. Don't lose your cool. A judge will be more understanding about this because you aren't withholding all of the rent and you have a legitimate reason to pay less because you are getting less use out of the living space. You should know, however, that she has a right not to accept partial payment of the rent. The verbal agreement that she made with you does count in a court of law, but she will just deny that she said she'd fix the problem and will probably deny that there even is a problem. You might want to go ahead and get a few written estimates for fixing the problem to show that indeed a problem exists. Remember that even if she begins eviction proceedings you still have a right to go before a judge and argue your side of the story. And a judge may rule that what you paid as rent is reasonable given the living conditions of the property. Don't drop the ball and shrug your shoulders at eviction proceedings. Future landlords and employers will look at your credit and it will greatly hurt your chances of getting housing and employment to have these things on your record, like I said, for the sake of you and your children, take a few steps and look after yourself, but do not refuse to pay rent.
2016-05-18 00:48:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they died recently then the estate might still be in probate. I would contact the daughter and ask her if she is going to continue to rent to you or if you need to find another place to live. If she says she'll continue to rent to you then ask her where she wants you to pay the rent. If there is only the one daughter then it will be solely her decision unless the will states otherwise. If she has siblings then they would all have to confer and decide whether to keep renting or to sell the property.
2007-06-06 05:24:47 · answer #3 · answered by angela 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you must still pay rent if you want to remain there. If not then just give your notice (provided your lease has expired because if not then your lease will be passed on to the new owner and there is always an owner even if that ends up being the state).
2007-06-06 05:45:03 · answer #4 · answered by Not Laughing w/ U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whomever is the recipent of the home in the landlords will is the recipent of the rent. Till you find out for sure who it is ...get a receipt and make sure you keep it.
2007-06-06 05:23:12 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you still pay your rent. Ever heard of a will? The landlords have heirs (the daugher) who will take ownership of the property and your lease goes with the property.
2007-06-06 05:22:36 · answer #6 · answered by thinking-guru 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You are still responsible for the rent. Contact a family member and make sure you get a receipt for each payment.
2007-06-06 05:26:45 · answer #7 · answered by Xiomy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone owns the house. Ask the daughter if you need to pay her or a probate lawyer. Write checks and get a receipt.
They can't evict you if you have a lease, otherwise you may want to ask what their plans are.
2007-06-06 05:28:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you still owe the rent. Maybe the title hasn't been transferred yet to the daughter - but you know for sure that YOU don't own it - why would you even think you wouldn't owe rent?
2007-06-06 05:29:34 · answer #9 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who is your agreement with?
If there is a solicitor involved in winding up the estate i suggest you contact them otherwise go to yourlocal CAB.
You should certINLY HAVE GOT A RECEIPT OFF THE DAUGHTER.
2007-06-06 05:24:32 · answer #10 · answered by D B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋