What are my rights if I have been renting a house for about 7 months and I just found out that the house is in forclosure and is going up for auction in less then a month?

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What are my rights if I have been renting a house for about 7 months and I just found out that the house is in forclosure and is going up for auction in less then a month?

Our landlord has known everything and didn’t say a word to us until we seen the paper on the door. So do I still have to continue paying her even though the house is going up for auction?

Asked on June 17, 2015 under Real Estate Law, Michigan

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

Yes, you have to continue paying rent even though the house is going into foreclosure. You have to pay your landlord up the moment the foreclosure is final and he loses possession of the house. If you do not, you can be evicted early, for nonpayment. Once the house is sold at auction, the new owner(s) can evict you, since you will have no right to possession--the person who gave you possession (your current landlord) will no longer have the right to let anyone stay there. However, they also could choose to let you stay, at least for a time--it would be worthwhile speaking to them and seeing what you can negotiate. (Whatever agreement you can come to, make sure it gets put in writing and signed by everyone.)


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