the landlords sister told me they are thinking about saling it. but when ask the daughter. she did not say anything. all i got from her is not just yet. and when they sell it dont they have to let me know
2007-06-06 05:47:31 · 8 answers · asked by Spud P 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Your lease is with a dead guy.
Odds are they haven't settled the estate enough to know who is getting the property, if it is being sold, or anything else yet.
Start looking for a place; worst case they can sell and begin eviction process; best case they sign a new lease; best to be ready for the worst.
2007-06-06 05:51:42 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever you paid your rent to should have a representative (lawyer) to whom you should now pay your rent and get a receipt.I guess you used to pay direct to the landlord? In which case,you must find out who is the executor of the will(if there was one) and only pay the rent to them.In the meantime,go to your local council and explain your position.They may put you on the council list or will give you a list of housing association rentals available.Good luck whatever you decide.
2007-06-06 06:00:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep paying the rent but make sure you have a way of proving it has been paid - receipts, bank statements etc. Once the will has been settled, you will probably have to sign a new contract with whoever inherited the land/property. They would have to give you notice to quit if they dont want you to stay on.
2007-06-06 19:54:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not under any obligation to inform you that they are attempting to sell the property. Your lease, if any, will transfer to the next owner, and will be valid until its termination date.
If you are month-to-month, tenancy laws and notice requirements are determined by your state law.
The family is most probably still undecided about what to do with the property, since the death is quite recent. Perhaps a family member is considering purchase of the property from the estate. Give them time to sort things out. If they are decent folks, they will inform you of their plans for the property in due time.
2007-06-06 06:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Geez, it's only been a little over two weeks - give them a break. Losing a parent or sibling is kind of difficult - your lease is probably not their top priority. They probably haven't decided what they're going to do with the property. When they do, there will be time for you to make plans to move or to stay.
2007-06-06 06:02:23 · answer #5 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if ur not getting any answers, then set up an interest bearing savings account. deposit your monthly rental payments to prove to court or to new owners that you have intentions of paying your rent but you were never told who to pay your rent to. ur lease will be transferred from the old owner to the new owner so your lease contract will still be valid when they sell the house.
2007-06-06 06:12:36 · answer #6 · answered by spadezgurl22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the property I was renting was sold without me knowing. Thankfully it was sold to someone who wanted to keep tennants in as it was a money maker for them! If the new owner wants the property themselves they will have to give you notice of eviction (amount of time will be stated on your contract). At present you are classed as sitting tennant.
2007-06-06 05:57:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a lease? If you have a lease, they can't break it, but if not, they are supposed to give you a 30-day notice. Look at your paperwork. It should say it somewhere.
2007-06-06 06:11:13 · answer #8 · answered by artbyheather04 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋