Q: My landlord stated she would deed the property I've been renting13yrs to me if I would stay. is it legal?
My landlord is mean, old and hateful. She was not always like this, but it had gotten to the point that I was ready to pack up and leave. Then she said you don't have to leave I was deeding this property to you and your husband if anything happens to me or David(her husband). Now that his and her health are failing, and I've been here 13yrs, what do I do to make sure I don't end up homeless?
A:
It sounds like a ploy to keep you in the house. Ask her to sell you the house or to commit to a contract to convey the house to you. She likely won't and that will tell you something. If she should express willingness, have a lawyer draft or review the contracts to protect you from overreach or under-performance. Don't expect to end up owning the house based on a few verbal statements. You'll just be setting yourself up for heartache and a lawsuit.
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