landlord passed away what happens next
Question Details: my land lord passed away and now his bro wants to change the terms of my verbal lease
Erik Swanson / The Swanson Firm, Ltd.
Answered 3 years ago
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By operation of law, an oral lease creates a month-to-month tenancy. With proper notice (30 days written notice), the lease can be canceled for any reason (or no reason whatsover) or the terms modified.