How can I get information on a foreclosure property that I am renting?
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How can I get information on a foreclosure property that I am renting?
A few months or so ago my landlord informed me that the house I am renting is going to be foreclosed on. He died a few days ago and now his aunt is asking for the rent money. I don’t know anything about the status of the foreclosure. How can I find that information and should I be giving his aunt money?
Asked on November 6, 2010 under Real Estate Law, Tennessee
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You are wise to be leery of the situation. I am sorry for the loss of your landlord. Do not give his aunt any money at this time. You are not even aware if she has been appointed as the fiduciary of his estate (and if he died a few days ago it is unlikely) who is the only person permitted to collect the rents. As for finding our who holds the mortgage, one way is you can probably go down to the county clerk's office and check the name on the mortgage that has been filed against the property. It is public record. The name of the bank will be on the deed. Then you can give them a call but they may not talk with you. In the meantime, you can bring an action in landlord tenant court to pay the rent in to court pending the determination of the foreclosure and the status of the estate. Good luck.
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