How can I slow down an eviction?
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How can I slow down an eviction?
I am disabled and have been a tenant at will for the past few years. The owner has recently sold the property and has given me a 30 day notice to leave. Do I have to go so quickly?
Asked on January 2, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Massachusetts
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately if you were a tenant at will on a month-to-month lease for the property that was recently sold to a new owner and you were given a 30 day notice to vacate, there really is nothing you can do legally to stay in the unit.
Under the law, your lease does not come with the new owner of the property if it is terminated by the landlord. Most likely the new owner of the property made it a condition of the sale that the former owner terminate your lease before escrow closed.
You can stay in the unit beyond the 30 days but you will then most likely be subject to an unlawful detainer lawsuit.
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