Can the renter(s) pull out of the contract?
2007-09-06 07:44:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
not on a rental but if you are selling the house it needs to be on the disclosure.
2007-09-06 07:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by str8talker 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Some folks won't care and others will be heading for the hills. Be up front. Besides dead men tell no tales but lord knows neighbors do-if you don't tell trust me the neighbors could paint a horrid picture that will make you look like Freddy Crouger of rentals and have the new folks skipping out. Honesty goes a long way and there are actually folks who want (yes want) haunted homes and would be interested in the place because someone passed away there.
2007-09-06 08:13:03 · answer #2 · answered by VAgirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard it as a requirement to disclose the fate of previous tenants, nor have I seen that as a contractual clause. Unless the cause of death is someting material to the safety of the home (for example, it is discovered that the tenant died because of faulty wiring...) then the current tenant would have no cause for action.
2007-09-06 07:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by HipMama 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the state. Some require notification and others do not. Those that don't generally require an honest answer if asked.
2007-09-06 08:11:54 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you rent it, no - but if you sell it, yes.
Just because you don't HAVE to, doesn't mean you shouldn't though. Your tennant may feel like you're hiding other things if you don't tell them this. They may not legally be able to break their lease for this, but they could wind up trying to be the worst tennants ever to make your life miserable - and all because you weren't honest.
2007-09-06 07:59:17 · answer #5 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋