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I think this is sound advice. But, I would like to ask the person asking the question, are both old and new landlord attempting to collect on a court settlement? Or did the old landlord say I'm done, I'm cutting my losses, this deadbeat tenant has a court order and STILL refuses to pay, so new landlord gets to deal with it?
Double dipping is the only way I can see needing clarification. If I am correct though, when a judgement is ordered, isn't all monies to go into a court escrow, and through the court system somehow so there's proof the judgment is paid?
^If that's correct, as I'm thinking out loud, I see where this guy would be confused. (Or girl)
Correct, it was not explained very well on who owed what to whom, etc., however, my only point was, IF the courts order a person to pay a judgment then who are we, or anyone else for that matter, qualified to question or debate it. Plus, I would think that the courts would obtain all of the facts before they would make a ruling. If the poster did not provide all of the information they needed to in order to help themselves in court to not be double charged then sure, they definitely have a problem.
If the poster wants to come back and explain further or in more detail that that is not what they meant or were asking, then they can surely do so but it appears to be just another hit-and-run poster.
Noting this topic was resurrected from 2014, you owe rent to whichever parties you were legally notified to pay rent to, typically via notice sent from original landlord via certified mail. If you receive such a request from a party unknown to you, you should contact whoever you consider to be your present landlord.
If I were in such circumstances I would demand legal notice (certified mail) from the landlord of record on my present lease or month-to-month rental contract, informing me of transfer of ownership and instructions regarding new landlord.
Note that in most jurisdictions your current lease or month-to-month rental contract remains in force until potential new owner uses legal means to change the landlord-tenant agreement, which is subject to rental laws in your state or jurisdiction.
Noting this topic was resurrected from 2014, you owe rent to whichever parties you were legally notified to pay rent to, typically via notice sent from original landlord via certified mail. If you receive such a request from a party unknown to you, you should contact whoever you consider to be your present landlord.
If I were in such circumstances I would demand legal notice (certified mail) from the landlord of record on my present lease or month-to-month rental contract, informing me of transfer of ownership and instructions regarding new landlord.
Note that in most jurisdictions your current lease or month-to-month rental contract remains in force until potential new owner uses legal means to change the landlord-tenant agreement, which is subject to rental laws in your state or jurisdiction.
It was resurrected because a new poster asked a new question in post #10.
Noting this topic was resurrected from 2014, you owe rent to whichever parties you were legally notified to pay rent to, typically via notice sent from original landlord via certified mail. If you receive such a request from a party unknown to you, you should contact whoever you consider to be your present landlord.
If I were in such circumstances I would demand legal notice (certified mail) from the landlord of record on my present lease or month-to-month rental contract, informing me of transfer of ownership and instructions regarding new landlord.
Note that in most jurisdictions your current lease or month-to-month rental contract remains in force until potential new owner uses legal means to change the landlord-tenant agreement, which is subject to rental laws in your state or jurisdiction.
Yeah, YOU are responding to a 2 year old question. Other 1 time posters have asked questions since then, and have been answered accordingly.
Correct, it was not explained very well on who owed what to whom, etc., however, my only point was, IF the courts order a person to pay a judgment then who are we, or anyone else for that matter, qualified to question or debate it. Plus, I would think that the courts would obtain all of the facts before they would make a ruling. If the poster did not provide all of the information they needed to in order to help themselves in court to not be double charged then sure, they definitely have a problem.
If the poster wants to come back and explain further or in more detail that that is not what they meant or were asking, then they can surely do so but it appears to be just another hit-and-run poster.
Yeah, with other thoughts aside, it seems like they're just trying to avoid paying all together. Like, because there's a new landlord, I don't have to pay the judgment, kind of thing.
A slum Lord just bought the building I'm living in but I'm not under his lease I'm under the old landlord the stupid lady he got working for him don't know nothing about management and after other tenants sign his lease a month later she's changing stuff. first of all there's mold threw this hole building and they jacking the rent up and this building is so not worth it and some people had to throw there stuff out cuz of mold wht should I do
A slum Lord just bought the building I'm living in but I'm not under his lease I'm under the old landlord the stupid lady he got working for him don't know nothing about management and after other tenants sign his lease a month later she's changing stuff. first of all there's mold threw this hole building and they jacking the rent up and this building is so not worth it and some people had to throw there stuff out cuz of mold wht should I do
What should you do? Move.
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A slum Lord just bought the building I'm living in but I'm not under his lease I'm under the old landlord the stupid lady he got working for him don't know nothing about management and after other tenants sign his lease a month later she's changing stuff. first of all there's mold threw this hole building and they jacking the rent up and this building is so not worth it and some people had to throw there stuff out cuz of mold wht should I do
Your old lease is still the lease you're under. If it's a month to month once the lease comes up for renewal they can demand a new lease agreement or notices are given.
I've never had this issue with the rentals we've bought, it's just a hypothetical that I'm curious about.
Let's say a landlord is selling a rental, and a tenant is behind on rent by a month, and the landlord hasn't proceeded with any notices/unlawful detainer action. Once the landlord sells the property, does the new landlord have any right or ability to demand the rent that was owed to the previous landlord, prior to this new owner owning the place? Or does the previous owner just forfeit the right to that rent money, and the new owner only worries about rent that is late after the purchase is complete?
DING DING DING that is a RED FLAG and is guaranteed to get a rental applicant rejected.
Never ever apply for a rental if you owe money to a previous or current landlord.
If a landlord is selling a property with one month of rent delinquent, the buyer (new landlord) acquires the value of that one month delinquency, and can demand payment (or ultimately deduct from security deposit, or sue in court). A property sale doesn't allow you to skip a month of paying rent.
I've never had this issue with the rentals we've bought, it's just a hypothetical that I'm curious about.
Let's say a landlord is selling a rental, and a tenant is behind on rent by a month, and the landlord hasn't proceeded with any notices/unlawful detainer action. Once the landlord sells the property, does the new landlord have any right or ability to demand the rent that was owed to the previous landlord, prior to this new owner owning the place? Or does the previous owner just forfeit the right to that rent money, and the new owner only worries about rent that is late after the purchase is complete?
If you're considering buying such a property, you would 'inherit' the existing tenants and rental agreements, so the existing tenant would owe you that month of delinquent rent.
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