Q: My family rented a home from who we thought was the owner but she lost house in foreclosure
We learned that the house was in contract phase with a new individual. Now the sale is final and that woman is demanding $ but refuses to turn water on which was part of our initial lease with the initial woman we rented from. What are our options ??
A: Assuming you have already sent her a letter telling her to turn the water and she has refused. Call the City inspectors and tell them to cite her for depriving you of water and sewage. Once the city inspects your house and cites her, talk to a Tenant lawyer to advise your further. Best of luck:
A:
I don't understand the question. If the house was sold to another person, than that person owns the house (i.e. has title to the house). Under those circumstances, I don't think you owe anyone any money, but I do think at some point the new owner will try to evict you from the house. I would need to see various documents on how this all went down to better advise you.
Tom Grossman
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