I rented my house in November and signed a 1 yr lease now I have been served with papers saying my house is in foreclosure and going to be auctioned
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I rented my house in November and signed a 1 yr lease now I have been served with papers saying my house is in foreclosure and going to be auctioned
What is my time frame to move or can due to the new real estate law I stay till my actual lease is up but then who do I pay my rent to?
Asked on June 17, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Every state is different on how this is treated.
1. Some states require your landlord to pay you to move.
2. Some states simply say you are out of luck and you need to move.
3. Most states do not force a new owner to honor the old lease -- especially on a single family dwelling.
So, you can contact the following for more information:
A. Try Florida Attorney General;
B. Try legal aid in the county in which you reside currently; and
C. Try www.attorneypages.com.
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