QUESTION
What can my friend do if the landlord wants him to vacate the house without much warning?
Asked on Oct 17th, 2011 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Massachusetts
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My friend has been living in his rent to own house for about 2 1/2 years. Before him and his family moved in him, his wife and landlord made payment agreements without a formal written contract, after making all payments in time, now the landlord tells my friend he needs to move out. The landlord said he sold the house to someone else. What can my friend do?
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Nothing he has to vacate so he should start looking for a new apartment.
Answered on Oct 27th, 2011 at 4:13 PM
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Agreements for real property usually have to be written. But in this case, your friend already performed his part of the bargain. He may have a valid claim against his landlord. He needs to meet with a lawyer.
Answered on Oct 27th, 2011 at 1:27 AM
Steven D. Dunnings
Your landlord must get a court order giving LL possession.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Your friend needs to retain a real estate litigation attorney right away. A contract to rent or sell a house, because it involves land, must be in writing to be enforceable. Checks written or e-mails exchanged may help. The seller cannot evict without providing at least 14, if not 30, days notice to quit the premises and then going through a summary process for eviction court proceeding.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2011 at 6:54 PM