Q: What do I do when my landlord gives me 30 days to move out of a house she has sold without my knowledge
I've lived in this rental property for almost 15 years and just received a notice of my meeting to move out within 30 days because the landlord has sold the property and has given me no heads up up until this pointwhat are my rights caN she do this to me? i am older and live with assistance.
A:
If the property is not rent-regulated and you do not have a current lease, the landlord may seek to compel you to move by serving you a Thirty (30) Day Notice. If the tenant fails to vacate at the expiration of the noticed period, the landlord can commence a holdover proceeding in court to obtain authorization to move forward with an eviction. If the landlord makes any technical mistakes or there are other defenses, a tenant may succeed in having a case dismissed.
Consulting with or retaining a local attorney will probably give you the best opportunity to defend the case.
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