Dallas, TX asked in Criminal Law, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Oklahoma

Q: After ahouse has been vacant for 3 years and is in foreclosure. Can the property owner break into said house and rentit

I moved into the property without the knowledge of it being deemed vacant and in foreclosure for 3 years. I also was under the impression that I was buying the house from the owner. Come to find out he cannot profit legally from this property without notifying the secondary debt collection company and he is not doing that. Now is our lease null and void if he does not contact them??

1 Lawyer Answer
Robert Donald Gifford II
Robert Donald Gifford II
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Licensed in Oklahoma

A: If you intend to break your lease, you must normally do so in writing and allow the landlord the opportunity to correct the problem. If it appears you may be losing your residence and have already paid the rent for that month, you may consider filing a claim in small claims court for the money owed. The limit on a small claims action in Oklahoma is at $7,000.00. If your income is limited, you may want to contact Legal Aid or the law school closest to you may have a clinic to assist.

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