Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: tenant rights under foreclosure

You aren't going to have many rights, if any because you have only a verbal lease with someone who isn't a proper owner. You need to find a new location ASAP. You should know better than to enter into verbal leases.

Re: tenant rights under foreclosure

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Since you say the landlord is a con man who has fled the country, there is little chance of him ever getting the property back or resolving this matter. Accordingly, you should try and contact the Plaintiff's lawyer and agree to pay rent to the Plaintiff during the pendency of the action. Ask the lendor if there is a way you can continue to reside no the property until it is placed for sale. You may be able to work something out based on the current marketplace conditions and the abundance of foreclosures being filed.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.