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Updated over 9 years ago on . Most recent reply
Stranger in My House
About to close on a home with an existing tenant. They are month to month and I have the names on the lease but nothing else...A month ago we told them they will need to find a new place (as far was we know the seller did give notice) Looks like they aren't leaving, but are in violation of the lease (have pets when the lease specifically forbids pets).
1. I've asked for their specifics to be provided at closing but doubt he will provide them. Do I have any right to this info?
2. Since we have no lease and are closing on the last day of the month it feels like we are in legal limbo...what are our options?
3. I'd rather not have to but looks like eviction is likely...any advice?
Most Popular Reply
- I would NOT close on this house until the tenant vacated. You're assuming, and maybe I'm taking this position because I'm in the VERY tenant-friendly state of NJ, that this tenant will be easy to evict. Not necessarily so. Are you prepared for the worst case scenario with the tenant refusing to leave and putting up a serious dog fight?