Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland

renters rights

I have been renting a house for many years. The landlady died last summer. since that time i hae been paying rent to one of her children. The rent is from the 15th to the 15th of each month.I am paid up till Jan 15 I was informed today that the house is sold ( by the buyer ) the closing is on the 3rd of january and they want me out on that day. legally how long do I have to move ? Thank You.


Asked on 12/31/02, 11:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: renters rights

Your question is founded upon the term of the lease, periodicity (i.e., year-to-year, month-to-month, etc.), provisions for hold-over tenancy, and the location of the property (since rules vary by county).

On 01/23/03 I answered another question concerning a similar matter where a landlord wanted to re-take possession of the property, please see that response for further information.

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Answered on 1/24/03, 1:22 pm
Alton Drew Alton Drew, LLC

Re: renters rights

The lease passes to the new owner. He is to either honor your right to stay until the 15th or pay you back 12 days rent plus your security deposit. Feel free to give any of the attorneys participating on this bulletin board a call for further advice.

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Answered on 12/31/02, 11:18 pm


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