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  • February 23, 2010 at 11:11 AM #17097
    fredo4
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    We found a notice on our rental house that it is going to auction on March 10th. We alsonow know that it has been in default since before we moved in and signed the lease. Not only did we never receive a copy of the lease, but if we did get a copy (or sign a new lease right now) is it even legal, since the house is already in default? We’d like to be able to stay in the house for the full duration of our lease if possible. Thanks

    February 23, 2010 at 11:27 AM #516934
    DataAgent
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    “Default” is a legal term and does not change ownership of a property. An owner can be in default for years and still own the property. If you leased your property directly from the current owner, it’s probably a valid lease.

    If I were in your position, I’d stay put. Current foreclosure laws are very kind to tenants. You may get a few months of ‘free rent’ and then be offered ‘cash for keys.’

    February 23, 2010 at 11:27 AM #517856
    DataAgent
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    “Default” is a legal term and does not change ownership of a property. An owner can be in default for years and still own the property. If you leased your property directly from the current owner, it’s probably a valid lease.

    If I were in your position, I’d stay put. Current foreclosure laws are very kind to tenants. You may get a few months of ‘free rent’ and then be offered ‘cash for keys.’

    February 23, 2010 at 11:27 AM #517603
    DataAgent
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    “Default” is a legal term and does not change ownership of a property. An owner can be in default for years and still own the property. If you leased your property directly from the current owner, it’s probably a valid lease.

    If I were in your position, I’d stay put. Current foreclosure laws are very kind to tenants. You may get a few months of ‘free rent’ and then be offered ‘cash for keys.’

    February 23, 2010 at 11:27 AM #517511
    DataAgent
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    “Default” is a legal term and does not change ownership of a property. An owner can be in default for years and still own the property. If you leased your property directly from the current owner, it’s probably a valid lease.

    If I were in your position, I’d stay put. Current foreclosure laws are very kind to tenants. You may get a few months of ‘free rent’ and then be offered ‘cash for keys.’

    February 23, 2010 at 11:27 AM #517077
    DataAgent
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    “Default” is a legal term and does not change ownership of a property. An owner can be in default for years and still own the property. If you leased your property directly from the current owner, it’s probably a valid lease.

    If I were in your position, I’d stay put. Current foreclosure laws are very kind to tenants. You may get a few months of ‘free rent’ and then be offered ‘cash for keys.’

    February 23, 2010 at 2:10 PM #517586
    UCGal
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    I would definitely work to get a copy of the lease. Perhaps deliver the next rent check in person – and hold the check till you have a copy of the lease. If the landlord can’t produce it – conveniently have a standard lease – pre filled out with the existing terms – ready to go.

    Passive aggressive, maybe, but it takes away excuses.

    February 23, 2010 at 2:10 PM #517009
    UCGal
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    I would definitely work to get a copy of the lease. Perhaps deliver the next rent check in person – and hold the check till you have a copy of the lease. If the landlord can’t produce it – conveniently have a standard lease – pre filled out with the existing terms – ready to go.

    Passive aggressive, maybe, but it takes away excuses.

    February 23, 2010 at 2:10 PM #517932
    UCGal
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    I would definitely work to get a copy of the lease. Perhaps deliver the next rent check in person – and hold the check till you have a copy of the lease. If the landlord can’t produce it – conveniently have a standard lease – pre filled out with the existing terms – ready to go.

    Passive aggressive, maybe, but it takes away excuses.

    February 23, 2010 at 2:10 PM #517678
    UCGal
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    I would definitely work to get a copy of the lease. Perhaps deliver the next rent check in person – and hold the check till you have a copy of the lease. If the landlord can’t produce it – conveniently have a standard lease – pre filled out with the existing terms – ready to go.

    Passive aggressive, maybe, but it takes away excuses.

    February 23, 2010 at 2:10 PM #517152
    UCGal
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    I would definitely work to get a copy of the lease. Perhaps deliver the next rent check in person – and hold the check till you have a copy of the lease. If the landlord can’t produce it – conveniently have a standard lease – pre filled out with the existing terms – ready to go.

    Passive aggressive, maybe, but it takes away excuses.

    February 23, 2010 at 2:30 PM #517962
    DataAgent
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    fredo… ucgal is right. Now’s a good time to get/find a signed copy of your lease. Just tell the owner you’re updating your renters insurance and the insurance agent needs to see a copy of the lease. If the owner can’t find a copy, have a freshly printed copy ready for him to sign.

    You can get blank lease docs from:
    1. Realtors
    2. Other Landlords
    3. Lawyers
    4. Legal websites like legalzoom.com
    5. Quicken Legal

    If the house gets foreclosed, you need the lease to prove your legal rights to the property.

    February 23, 2010 at 2:30 PM #517039
    DataAgent
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    fredo… ucgal is right. Now’s a good time to get/find a signed copy of your lease. Just tell the owner you’re updating your renters insurance and the insurance agent needs to see a copy of the lease. If the owner can’t find a copy, have a freshly printed copy ready for him to sign.

    You can get blank lease docs from:
    1. Realtors
    2. Other Landlords
    3. Lawyers
    4. Legal websites like legalzoom.com
    5. Quicken Legal

    If the house gets foreclosed, you need the lease to prove your legal rights to the property.

    February 23, 2010 at 2:30 PM #517616
    DataAgent
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    fredo… ucgal is right. Now’s a good time to get/find a signed copy of your lease. Just tell the owner you’re updating your renters insurance and the insurance agent needs to see a copy of the lease. If the owner can’t find a copy, have a freshly printed copy ready for him to sign.

    You can get blank lease docs from:
    1. Realtors
    2. Other Landlords
    3. Lawyers
    4. Legal websites like legalzoom.com
    5. Quicken Legal

    If the house gets foreclosed, you need the lease to prove your legal rights to the property.

    February 23, 2010 at 2:30 PM #517182
    DataAgent
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    fredo… ucgal is right. Now’s a good time to get/find a signed copy of your lease. Just tell the owner you’re updating your renters insurance and the insurance agent needs to see a copy of the lease. If the owner can’t find a copy, have a freshly printed copy ready for him to sign.

    You can get blank lease docs from:
    1. Realtors
    2. Other Landlords
    3. Lawyers
    4. Legal websites like legalzoom.com
    5. Quicken Legal

    If the house gets foreclosed, you need the lease to prove your legal rights to the property.

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