If my landlord gave me a letter to vacate in 30 days because he wants to remodel and sell the place, can he really only give me 30 days to be out ?
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If my landlord gave me a letter to vacate in 30 days because he wants to remodel and sell the place, can he really only give me 30 days to be out ?
I have lived here for 8 years.
Asked on October 5, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Washington
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The lease will control the respective rights of each party, including notice provisions. If the lease only requires thirty days notice, then yes, he can require you to vacate in that short of time. Your starting point is to read the lease. If your lease is not in your favor, request some additional time-- sometimes to avoid the expense of an eviction, a landlord will agree to an extension so that the tenant can find a new place to reside.
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