Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

rent to own

3 days ago I received a call from my landlords lender stating he now own the home thru default. few minutes later the land lord called stated he gave the home to the lender to stop foreclosure of the home. The lender looked over the property and stated the current lease is still active. court records still have the property listed under landlord not lender, tax records the same. What should I do about rent and the money that was taken towards deposit for purchase? I have no binding contract with this lender. Does this transfer of ownership cancel my agreement for purchase? Is there some legal rights that have been violated?


Asked on 4/02/09, 2:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: rent to own

Write a letter to the lender and the landlord reciting what you have been told by each and asking them to whom the rent is owed and should be paid. Get the agreement in writing -- that is, you want them both to agree on this issue so you can avoid problems.

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Answered on 4/02/09, 2:52 pm


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