I have been renting for 4 years from owner got a call on April 19th says they are selling house on May 14th and I have until then to move. New owners want us out so they can move in their daughter. Always on and current with rent. How much time do I have? I have not received any notices from owner yet. We are not trying to stay forever we have began the process of buying our own place.
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Owner Change Owner sold house I have been renting for 4 years.
- Thread Starter Gumby688
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What state? Do you have a lease? ..If so, when does the lease end?
adjusterjack
Super Moderator
I see that you are in New Hampshire. If that is true, answer the following. If not, add the state to your answers.
1 - Do you have a written lease with a specific duration?
2 - If yes, what are the from _______ to _______ dates?
With a written lease with time left on it you would be entitled to stay until expiration.
3 - If no lease, what is your rent due date?
In the absence of a written lease the owner is required by statute 540:2 to give you written notice to quit the premises. The notice must state good cause. The removal of the rental from the rental market is good cause per 540:2 II (e) (3).
Section 540:2 Termination of Tenancy.
For all residential tenancies, 30 days written notices suffices per 540:3 II.
Section 540:3 Eviction Notice.
A "call" giving you notice to move out by May 14 is not a legal or valid notice.
It's up to you to decide what you want to do with the statutory information that I just provided.
1 - Do you have a written lease with a specific duration?
2 - If yes, what are the from _______ to _______ dates?
With a written lease with time left on it you would be entitled to stay until expiration.
3 - If no lease, what is your rent due date?
In the absence of a written lease the owner is required by statute 540:2 to give you written notice to quit the premises. The notice must state good cause. The removal of the rental from the rental market is good cause per 540:2 II (e) (3).
Section 540:2 Termination of Tenancy.
For all residential tenancies, 30 days written notices suffices per 540:3 II.
Section 540:3 Eviction Notice.
A "call" giving you notice to move out by May 14 is not a legal or valid notice.
It's up to you to decide what you want to do with the statutory information that I just provided.
New Hampshire
adjusterjack
Super Moderator
Then what I wrote after question 3 applies.
Do you have any questions about that material?
Red Kayak
Well-Known Member
Then you are a month to month tenant.
Reread post #3 thoroughly, including the links.
Note: 30 days notice... gives you only 30 days. However, as AJ noted, it does not sound like you have been given proper notice.
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