Q: Im renting this home from this lady and the house is foreclosed but the lady say I have to move what can I do

I gave her 1st month rent and security deposit and now she come to me telling me I have a week to move because she has some one that's going to pay her more money. She never gave me a lease but I have rent receipt . She said I have to be out by next week!! I'm a single mother with 4 children I can't just be out in that little time do what can I do to get more time in the house

2 Lawyer Answers
Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Mt Vernon, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: I don't know where u live. U need to call legal services in your area. This is a landlord/tenant problem, not a criminal problem.

Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Moline, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: You are a month to month tenant.

She has to give you a full 30 days notice to terminate rental agreement.

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