Q: Land contract seller trying to evict me.
The seller after a yr told me the contract wasn't valid because the type of loan he had on it. He later tells us his wife at the time intended on me remodeling it and then listing and. Selling it. Now he calls me telling me he has to sell it because he is divorcing, and he's listing it. I informed him I couldn't buy it through a bank because it's still incomplete from when I moved in despite the remodeling I have done. He said not his problem he is listing it this week. I've paid property taxes etc the whole time I've been here and I have two kids and no where to go please what can I do?
A: A so called land contract is actually a lease with option to purchase. You do not own anything. It will take awhile for the eviction process to remove you from possession. But do not invest any more money and labor in the property, while looking for somewhere else to live. You may get the owner or purchaser to give you money to go away quickly.
A: You can file suit to enforce the land contract and probably keep him from selling it out from under you. Hire a competent civil lawyer to help you protect your interest.
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