QUESTION
If I owe a landlord for back rent and the landlord sells the property, can the landlord serve eviction papers on me?
Asked on Oct 30th, 2013 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Washington
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If I owe a former landlord back rent and he/she sells the building, can the former landlord serve me with eviction papers? The building has already been sold and the new landlord has already started collecting rent.
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Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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Maybe. It depends on whether the new landlord accepted those assets. Are you paying rent to the new landlord or are you out of the building? If out of the building, then definitely yes. If not, you need to talk with your new landlord about who owns the past due rent claim.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2013 at 12:22 PM
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No. An eviction is simply who has right to the property. If the landlord has sold the building, he no longer has a claim on the property, and the lease would have been assigned. He can go after you for back rent, but not through an eviction process.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2013 at 12:22 PM
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If the former owner sold the business and no longer has an interest in the property, he has no standing to serve eviction papers on you. On the other hand, if the buyer acquired all rights as against delinquent renters, then the buyer would have the right to give you a 3 day notice to pay the past due and owing rent or vacate the premises.
Answered on Oct 31st, 2013 at 12:21 PM