Can I be arrested for trespassing if I have a lease?

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Can I be arrested for trespassing if I have a lease?

I have a lease with the previous landlord and he lost the house to the owner before him. The owner before him wanted to sell the house to me, I refused. Upon refusal, he demanded his money. I told him that I didn’t have it at the moment. He said we have the weekend to get out or I’d be arrested for trespassing. I called the police department and one officer said no and another officer says yes. My previous landlord refused/refuses to give me a copy of my lease. I’m mentally disabled and don’t know what my rights are and don’t have anywhere to go.

Asked on June 10, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Illinois

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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Ok you have a lot going on here.  First, trespass is an unlawful intrusion.  THe elements are fairly similar from state to state: intentionally entering the property of another with out permission and staying there.  But you had a lease that was assumed by the new owner (also this is a generality and the facts and paperwork here need to be reviewed).  If nothing else you are a month to month tenant or a squatter.  You can be evicted though for failure to pay the rent.  If you are disabled plase go and speak with legal aid and get help from a local agency that can protect your rights.  Good luck.


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