Q: Is notice to quit enforceable on a land purchase
I have a contract on a piece of property with a home I am living in with my family.. seller has decided he now wants the property to legally grow marijuana on and has now served me with a 10 day notice to quit... everything I find states that the landlord tenant act does not cover a contract for deed. He has harassed my family for the past 4 days including a false report to CPS which I have been cleared of. Do I have any recourse? I am not leaving the property as I am current on all my payments to him..
A: If you have a contract for deed, it is treated as a deed and mortgage in return. It is not a landlord situation. He can only foreclose if you default in the payments or perhaps other provisions. If he attempts to evict, the small claims court will not have jurisdiction. You should file your contract for deed of record.
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