I have rental agreement, but landlord went into foreclosure & bankruptcy & we have to move. What are my rights
492156
This is a tough one.  Depending on your state your rights are different.  For example in NY (which is very anti landlord) your lease would be upheld until building hell freezes over. I'm not quiet sure who is buying the house (the owners are usually the landlords) but either way, you - the tenant- will get inherited and they can't get rid of you until sept at least.\n\nRival
386339
Retrieve your copy of the rental agreement. Go through it, and there will be a section which should specify the division of liability for general house-keeping and repairs. I'm quite sure that pipes are considered part of the structure of the house, and are therefor the responsibility of the landlord, and not yours.\n\nYour best option is to issue a demand notice. State your claim for the money, and say that you will take the matter to the County (or equivalent) court if the money is not received in 14 days. She should know (especially if this is not her only property) the rules and regulations for construction issues. A simple threat is likely to yield results.
881058
Talk to the CAB about the tenant rights. They will be able to give you the specifics, and they're free!
992627
You should have gotten paperwork in the beginning...but I can see it is too late for that.  You should go to a lawyer, request a warranteed deed.  This may cost you a few hundred dollars but it is worth it considering what you have invested.  Also, talk to your landlord and see what they are willing to do about this.
131914
That depends.\n\nContact your landlord and explain the situation.  If they're given enough notice, they may be willing to make some -written- agreement with you that would amend the terms of the lease.\n\nIf you just move, there's no doubt that you would be liable for paying rent for the entire length of the lease, and the landlord would be within legal rights to collect from you.
881508
If you have been ordered to vacate your rental home because it has "toxic mold", your landlord should be paying your relocation costs and your security deposit should have been immediately refunded.  \n\nDidn't you go to legal services for help when this all started?  Why didn't you get a lawyer or legal services to cut a deal with the landlord for you?\n\nWhy do you only have "4 days"?   When is your rent paid up until?
75326
It depends on both your rental agreement or lease agreement and the state or country where you are located. There are a few rights and obligations that supercede a rental agreement but the contract is the basic source of those rights for both parties. \n\nFor California (and to a limited extent for other states) I find the best published information at Nolo Press: \nhttp://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/5944A0DA-71B3-49EA-BF5D300558FB66A9/213/178/\n\nTexas A&M has a good website for Texas: http://recenter.tamu.edu/\n\nOtherwise look for your state department of real estates website and start there. \n\nDisclaimer: I am not a lawyer.
350523
I am a mortgage specialist.  The short answer is that you can not stop the foreclosure unless you can qualify to buy the property.  How long have you been paying rent there??  Do you have cancelled checks/money orders showing the rent payments??  If you contact me at wwi_2@yahoo.com I will walk\nyou through the possibilities.  We may able to put you in an\nownership position.
23750
The state that you live in should have Tenant/Landlord on their website.  It sounds to me that you may be able to put your rent money in Esgrow until the Landlord makes the repairs.  Be certain to keep a Journal and write everything.  Send certified letters to your Landlord...do it all in writing.
897310
You are actually better off than people who just break a lease and run.  Because you included the debt owed to the previous landlord as a part of your discharged debt from your bankruptcy, it should not be held against you for future rentals.  Most all landlords will run your credit when you apply for an apartment and a  recent bankruptcy isn't going to look good, but it might be a little better than an unresolved judgment against a deadbeat tenant.  As a safeguard a landlord might require a larger deposit considering the risk of your recent behavior, or you could suggest it to change a "I won't rent to you" into a "when do you want to move in".  Don't harp on the "emergencies" that you endured, but rather how much more financially stable you are today than ever before.
228597
If the property is sold to another person or company that person must honor the terms of the lease. The only way you would have to leave is if they evict you through the courts. A judge will not grant an eviction just because of change of ownership. They however cannot do his if you have not violated your lease. Even If they give you a notice you do not have to be out unless it is a notice from the courts. If they are raising your rent, and the amount is set in a lease you can take them to court. I would see a lawyer. Most have free consultations. I know because I was renting a house where the owners were selling it, and i went to a lawyer to find out my rights.
211944
First did you sign that lease ? If you did  you have signed a legal binding contract no matter if you moved in or not .The landlord can carry you to court and charge you for all past due rent plus a cost of a lease break,I would call her (be nice) and ask her where you stand as far as your lease goes at this time trust me I use to be an apartment manager she has the ups on you the cards are in her hands.If she wont talk to you go over her head and call the district manager.good luck
371205
When you first contact them let them know you have the bankruptcy and ask them if it will be a problem.  If they tell you they don't usually rent to people with bankruptcy move on.\nAlso you may have establish a history with a large complex or rental company and work your way up the list.
500447
Nothing the owner has the right to sell her house whenever and to whomever she wants. If you didn't want to move before, why do you want to now? I would contact the current landlord and make sure that the terms of your current lease are still valid, and just continue on like before. Now if she is trying to change the terms and increase the rent then I could understand your having a problem, but as it stands why go through the expense of moving if you don't  have to. Now if she is suggesting you move for one reason or another then your lease can be considered broken and they would forfeit the right to any monies owed.
1111337
Was your orginal lease for only 6 months or 1 year?  If it was for one year, I believe that the home had to sell under the terms of the origianl signed lease/rent amount.  If it was only for 6 months, and then they made you sign a new one with the increase, there isn't much you can do.  As another answer stated, unless there was a "days notice" provision within the original lease, you might be sol.  My husband and I own a rental property and the lease clearly states that after the natural expiration of the origianl lease, lessee or lessor must provide 60 day written notice of intent to move, sell or increase rent.  This is not only designed to protect us as landlords (so the tenants can't just bail on us), but also protect the tenants from us selling the house.  We also added into the lease that if we chose to sell the property during the time of their original lease, the lease would be transferred to the new owner/ladlord, as is, that no increase or changes could be implemented until the expiration of the lease.  If you ever rent again there are a few things you should make sure of:\n\n1.  When the preliminary walk through is done, make sure they have a check list of all the appliances, condition of the home, (cracks, dents in walls, etc.), etc. that you both sign off on.  You should also get a copy of this checklist as well.  This way when you move out, there is a clear outline of the items, conditions, etc. and there will be no surprises.  \n\n2.  Make sure your lease clearly states what will happen if the property is sold while you are under contract with them.  If there is nothing in the lease that discuss days notice, etc., make sure it is added.  \n\n3.  Ask the landlord what happens if you decide to live in the house beyond the termination of the lease.  Will the rent amount increase?\n\n4.  Ask for points of contact for repairs and emergencies.  Who handles them?  Is there a request for repair form that you need to complete?  \n\nGoogle the phrase renters rights.  There are a lot of sites that deal with laws and regulations for each specific state.  If you were not given notice, and you feel that you were coerced into signing a new lease because you had no where else to go, you may have a case.  Good luck.
11813
I would talk to a lawyer to discuss your options. There might be a chance the landlord is found guilty of negligence.
500881
Contact the housing authorities, or land lord tenant court....and good luck.