Port Richey, FL asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Florida

Q: We are renting a house in port Richey fl. The landlord let us know the house is going up for auction on April 4.

We didn't get 30 days Do we have any rights

2 Lawyer Answers
Jonathan A. Klurfeld
Jonathan A. Klurfeld
Answered
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: The auction purchaser After 4/4 has to give you 30 days notice per 83.561, absent some exceptions like if purchaser intends to live there him/herself, and you are paying around market rent for the area (not a fake tenancy of $200/month). Current landlord owes you no notice.

Andy Wayne Williamson
Andy Wayne Williamson
Answered
  • MIramar Beach, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: I agree with Attorney Klurfeld's analysis and response.

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