Salt Lake City, UT asked in Landlord - Tenant and Real Estate Law for Utah

Q: Do I legally have to move if me and my kids are staying at my aunt's home and daughter wants to sell the home

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Wesley Winsor
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Wesley Winsor
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  • Saint George, UT
  • Licensed in Utah

A: Only an owner has the right to evict someone from their property. That being said, an owner can delegate that responsibility to their agent by giving their agent a power of attorney. Any actions of the agent will stem from the authority of the owner so the owner is actually doing it.

If you don't have any right to stay in the home (ie a lease agreement) then the owner through an agent or by themselves can evict you. I hope this helps.

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