What to do if my landlord sold his house without telling me and now the new owners want me out within a month?
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What to do if my landlord sold his house without telling me and now the new owners want me out within a month?
How long can i legally stay in my apartment?
Asked on January 28, 2013 under Real Estate Law, New York
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
A new owner who purchases a premises that is occupied by an existing tenant buys "subject to" that tenancy. This means that they must honor any lease that is in effect (just check your lease as to any early termination language regarding the sale of the premises; that will control). Therefore you have the right to stay until the end of the lease term. If you have no lease and pay your rent monthly, then you are considered to be what is known as a month-to-month tenant. Accordingly, you are required to be given at least 30 days notice to vacate. At thi point you should contact an attoreney who handles landlord tenant cases or contact a tenant's rights group to find out the specific requirements mandated by your state's law.
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