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In an unexpected twist of events, you find yourself facing a distressing situation: the house you’ve been renting since April has been foreclosed upon and sold at auction. The news comes as a shock, especially since you were unaware that your landlord had stopped making payments on the property. As a result, a new realty company has taken over ownership and issued a notice for you to vacate within a mere three days. This article aims to guide you through the steps you can take, your rights as a tenant, and the actions you should consider in this unforeseen circumstance.
The sudden realization that your rented house has been foreclosed upon can be overwhelming. You’re left wondering about the legality of the situation and your rights as a tenant. As a tenant, you have rights that safeguard you in such situations. It’s crucial to understand what these rights entail and how they apply to your current predicament.
The first step is to consult with a legal professional who specializes in tenant law. They can provide you with a clear understanding of your rights and advise you on the best course of action. Initiating a conversation with the new realty company is essential. You can explore the possibility of negotiating a cash-for-keys agreement or discussing the terms of your lease.
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1. OP lives in California and has been paying his rent on time he just got a notice to vacate the premises within 3 days
2. The company who just bought the house gave OP a notice to vacate within 3 days
3. OP asked the Redditors what he could do as this was super unexpected and he also just started the school semester
4. OP thanked everyone who offered him advice on how to move forward or what his rights are
5. OP notified the property management company that they were receiving notices that the house was in possible foreclosure and auction as they had been getting notices here since late June/early July.
6. Here’s a quick recap
7. OP contacted the new landlord telling them that he knows his rights as a tenant and would like to stay the remainder of the lease or would be up to negotiating a cash-for-keys option
8. OP on the advice of multiple people on Reddit, contacted his university who got him in contact with multiple resources.
9. OP’s awesome attorney managed to resolve the entire matter within a week
10. OP ended up getting the new landlords to sign paperwork that same day saying they’d honor their lease.
11. OP will be getting her and her team a gift of gratitude
12. Exactly why would you bully some students out of their homes if they are willing to leave
13. All of us are glad that OP was able to fend off the new owners
14. This Redditor says that California has some of the worst landlords
15. Cheers to the lawyers for real!
16. Something similar happened to this Redditor
17. Couldn’t agree more the landlord should be charged
18. Here’s what a legal aid attorney has to say
19. This Redditor is pretty sure that this behavior tanked his credit
20. We all are glad that OP got good support so quickly
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