Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Massachusetts
My apartment is Foreclosed
My apartment building is finalized in the foreclosure deal. They are trying to give me $500 to move in 30 days. I have a girlfriend and a baby whose only 7 months old. How am I supposed to find a place for $500 and move in 30 days. I deserve more money and how do i go about getting it.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: My apartment is Foreclosed
Assuming that you have no lease, you can be required to leave with a 30-day notice to quit, followed by a summary process eviction. Many attorneys charge about $500.00 to handle an eviction. Thus, you may not get a better offer.
Greg Lee
Re: My apartment is Foreclosed
Who is attempting to give you $500.00 to leave in 30 days - your landlord or the foreclosing bank (the holder of the mortgage)?
Unfortunately, it appears that foreclosure terminates your lease (unless the mortgagee allows you to create a new tenancy at will).
If you wish to remain in the apartment, you should contact the foreclosing mortgagee (probably a bank), and see if they will allow you to pay them rent and take you on as a tenant.
However, did your landlord take from you a last month's rent? A security deposit? You are entitled to a return of these moneys.
Please contact me if you require further assistance.
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