Q: I live in Josephine county and my landlord sold the property 1 week after my mother died because I didn't have the rent.
He notified me that he was going to sell because I lost her income on Feb 18th so I didn't have the rent march 1st he sold the house with in 1 week if it being put on the market. He sent me an email telling me I have less than a month to be moved out . 8s this legal ?
A: Yes, and no. An owner is free to sell their house any time. However in order to lawfully terminate your tenancy, the landlord MUST properly serve (only by regular, first class mail (not Certified, etc), in person, or, if your written rental agreement provides for it, by posting the Notice on your main entrance and mailing you a copy by first class mail - no extra 4 days required -see below) you a WRITTEN termination of tenancy notice (written means written - not email, text, verbal, voicemail, etc.) that provides you at least 90 days advanced notice (94 days if served by First Class mail). It must contain all the required information and, if the reason for termination is sale of the property, the landlord must also show you a copy of the sale paperwork (the notice can only be issued after an offer to buy has been accepted) and the buyer has to issue a certification that they intend to occupy the current rental property as the buyer's primary residence. Issuing a termination notice that does not comply not only is likely unenforceable, it may also entitle you to recover monetary damages from the landlord. Questions? Review everything with a local landlord-tenant attorney.
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