Do I pay rent after I receive my notice to vacate?

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Do I pay rent after I receive my notice to vacate?

I am a tenant renting a property that is foreclosing. I am currently paying rent to the condo association because the owner had past dues. When I receive my notice to vacate and I still obligated to pay?

Asked on October 20, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Florida

Answers:

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

You need to be aware of a federal law that came into effect in 2010 concerning foreclosed homes. If the foreclosed home is being rented by a tenant and the tenant is current in his or her rent, the new owner who ends up owning the property in a foreclosure cannot evict the tenant who is on a month-to-month lease without at least giving 90 days to vacate.

If the tenant is on a lease that has several months left on its term, the new owner is required to let the tenant complete the terms of the lease before ending the lease.

If you want to still remain in the unit you are renting, I would continue paying the rent and advise the new owner of your intentions under the 2010 federal law.

Good luck.


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