If the landlord dies, who receives the rent check?
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If the landlord dies, who receives the rent check?
Asked on February 5, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the "landlord" was actually a corporation or LLC, it still goes to the corporation or LLC at same address; if the landlord had a property manager who collected the checks for him, send it to that person or business; if the landlord was an individual who passed, it will go to his estate--but again, make out and send the check as and where you normally would. (In the last case, the executor or administrator will collect and sort out both payments in and debts out.)
Just be even more careful than ever to document and have proof of the payment--e.g. only send it some way you can prove delivery; use a check or money order, not cash; etc.
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