Brooklyn, NY asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for New York

Q: Hello. I started renting s home in New Jersey When 1st moved in signed a year to year lease but the last 8 years

I'm buying a home and close November 30. Legally I have to give 30 day notice or can he hold me till lease ends in july. Haven't signed a lease in 8 years

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Barry E. Janay
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  • Livingston, NJ
  • Licensed in New York

A: It sounds to me like the original lease lapsed and became a month-to-month tenancy subject to the same terms (except for the length) as the original lease. I would need to see the lease and know more to give a better analysis.

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