Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

squatters rights

the sole owner of the home I rent has passed away and turned over her business responsabilites to a corporation,but she still owned the property.I have lived there for 8 months,do I have any kind of squatters rights until the home goes thru probate?


Asked on 10/18/08, 2:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: squatters rights

If you mean do you get free rent, the answer is no. Death does not terminate a lease. If you died, your estate would be responsible for paying the rent to the landlord or management company.

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Answered on 10/18/08, 3:59 pm
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: squatters rights

You should pay rent to whomever is handling the management of the property. If you didn't have a written rental agreement, you're probably on a month-to-month arrangement. Make sure that you pay on time.

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Answered on 10/19/08, 12:24 am


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