Q: Do I have to leave? What do I do?
5 yrs ago I rented a house from a relative. He passed away a couple of yrs ago and just a month ago his wife passed. Their son had been collecting rent. I was told at the beginning of the month that I now have to be out by the 9/28 because they don’t own the property. Turns out they didn’t own the property when I moved in but collected my rent every month. He said someone named Mr West owns the property now but I found out that Mr West passed away in 2018. I’ve asked for documentation on the new owner to see if I could sign a new lease under them but he keeps saying he can’t get papers from the court. I have 3 kids and on disability. No place else to go especially during pandemic. He just told me I have to get out and that if I don’t the sheriff will come and make me get out. He wanted me to sign a notice to vacate. I said no. He said the Tax Collector said I have to get out. I have no place to go. Yes there are back taxes owed on the property that I’m not responsible for. I need help
A: Before a sheriff's deputy throws you out you should be served with notice of an actual eviction lawsuit. And if there are back taxes unpaid, eventually someone may buy the property and evict you whether or not you are "responsible for" the taxes.
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