What legal way can a tenant stop paying rent, if the house is in foreclosure but has not reached auction yet and lease has ended?
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What legal way can a tenant stop paying rent, if the house is in foreclosure but has not reached auction yet and lease has ended?
Asked on July 25, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You have a legal obligation to continue to pay rent during a foreclosure just who you have to pay it to may change. You should receive notice from the lender as to when you are to pay your rent to them rather than to the landlord. Good luck.
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