Can now owners force me out of my apartment they say is illegal in-law unit?

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Can now owners force me out of my apartment they say is illegal in-law unit?

I live in a 1 bedroom in-law unit on first level of house. The former owners were foreclosed on and the new owners are an investment company looking to fix ithe property up. They found through the city that I was in an illegal unit and that they have to reconnect it with the main house again. How much notice do they need to give me? I already told the owner I was going to be gone in the summer for 6 weeks; is 1 month until I leave and he just told me I need to move out “hopefully before my trip”. Also, he only offered my deposit back; do I need to be given a buyout?

Asked on May 5, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California

Answers:

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

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

You need to seek help here as soon as possible.  The law has given tenants a lot more rights with regard to foreclosed properties but the thing is that the new landlord can not  accept rent for an apartment that is illegal so they have no choice but to give you notice to vacate.  You could try and negotiate a longer stay but it is unlikely that they will agree to after you return for the summer.  They could evict you by then.  Please get help.  Good luck.  


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