Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Landlord Death
I have an exsiting lease but my landlord has died. The daughters want to sell the dwelling and since I did not have a ''death clause'' in my lease they are asking me to vacate. What rights do I have ???
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Landlord Death
You do need to consult a lawyer. The death of one
party normally does not invalidate a lease so it
is probably binding on the landlord's heirs. However,
one needs to review the lease before giving you any
advice.
Re: Landlord Death
They inherited the rights and obligations of their father (landlord) under the lease. You should demand enforcement of the lease term, or let them buy you out.
You should schedule a formal consultation with a lawyer. A good means of obtaining an attorney referral is by contacting your State's bar association or your local county bar association. They probably have a web site and charge a nominal fee for the referral. Most attorneys either provide a free initial consultation, or charge a nominal fee. I do not charge for an initial consultation.
Good Luck, Elliot Jay Goldstein (offices in Tampa and St. Petersburg)
The above information is provided as a courtesy, without any consideration and without knowledge of the specific facts. Do not rely on this information. Seek a formal consultation with an attorney.
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