If my landlord died and ur rental house went back to the bank but we have not been contacted by anyone, can they just kick us out?
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If my landlord died and ur rental house went back to the bank but we have not been contacted by anyone, can they just kick us out?
We have been renting for over 12 years. Our utilities were included in rent. Our landlord died and his kids wanted nothing to do with the house, so it went into forclosure. No one has contacted us. I found a piece of paper scotched taped to the front door of our landlord’s apartment saying the house is going into foreclosure and towards the bottom, it said if you are renting call this number. I called and had to leave a message. They have never contacted us. Is this paper legal or do they need to communicate with us directly since we live there?
Asked on May 30, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Good question. If you are on a month to monthlease with respect to the now foreclosed upon property, under 2010 federal law, so long as you are current in your rent, the new property owner is required to give you at least 90 days written notice if you are to have your lease ended for the rental.
If you have a term remaining on your lease, the new landlord is required to let you end the term of the lease because ending your lease so long as you are current on your rental payments.
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