If my 12 month lease was terminated after 6 months because the owner said they were moving back to town, how long do they actually have to move in?

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If my 12 month lease was terminated after 6 months because the owner said they were moving back to town, how long do they actually have to move in?

We were served with notice to evict papers and given 30 days to move. We moved out on 3/12 and handed over the keys on 3/15. The house is still empty. I am wondering how long the owners have to move back before I can take further action, if any. Also, if they let their adult daughter and her family move in instead of them, is there is any action that I can take?

Asked on March 26, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Colorado

Answers:

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

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Ok, ok, ok.  Now, you need to see an attorney as soon as you can here.  Someone needs to read your lease for you.  Generally speaking, it is a binding contract as between parties and your landlord can not just send you a 30 days notice to vacate. Leases can only be terminated for valid reasons under the law and generally speaking you have to either agree to terminate the lease and execute an agreement to that fact or the courts can render it terminated. I think that you were too compliant and that you thought your landlord could do what they wanted here but unless you agreed to it I do not think that it was correct.  Really, get help here.  Good luck. 


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