Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

eviction

i am renting a house in Jupiter Florida. The house is owned by a husband an wife that are in the process of getting divorced but are not yet divorced.The house is in foreclosure an I was not told this when i began renting the house. The wife is trying to evict me an she has already filed in the courts. I want to know what if any rights I have an if there is anyway I can stay in this house for a bit longer.


Asked on 9/18/08, 7:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: eviction

Yes, but you must defend the eviction.

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Answered on 9/19/08, 10:55 am
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: eviction

Foreclosure isn't a ground for the homeowners to evict you. Once the house is returned to the bank or the mortgage company, you will be evicted by the bank or mortgage company. Keep paying your rent and otherwise stick to your lease, and you can stay a while.

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Answered on 9/18/08, 11:31 pm


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