What to do if I am 4 months into a 9 months lease and my landlord informed me that she sold property and has given me 3 weeks to move?

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What to do if I am 4 months into a 9 months lease and my landlord informed me that she sold property and has given me 3 weeks to move?

I am 1/2 mo behind on rent. Do I have any legal options?

Asked on November 27, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Illinois

Answers:

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

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You have two different options here.  First of all, when a person sells the property that they own the law generally allows it to be sold "subject to" the lease agreement.  That means that the new owner is your landlord.  Now, the fact that you are half a month behind in the rent means that you are in breach of your lease and contract but it does not void the lease automatically.  The landlord still has to give you proper notice and start an eviction proceeding.  Although notice can be oral - not generally preferred - it sounds short to me if you have a year lease and pay each month.  I would wait to be served and in the meantime pay your rent. Good luck.


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