Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York
Does a lease survive the death of the leaseholder
I signed a lease with a men who subsequently died. His estranged wife wants to sell the house. I have 9 more months on my lease. Is this legal
Asked on 10/24/00, 3:54 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: Does a lease survive the death of the leaseholder
She can sell the house subject to your tenancy.
Mike.
Answered on 11/15/00, 12:41 pm
Keven Danow
Danow, McMullan & Panoff, P.C.
Re: Does a lease survive the death of the leaseholder
The lease continues notwithstanding the death of the landlord. Your rend should be paid to the executor or admisntrator or the estate of the landlord.
Answered on 11/15/00, 2:31 pm
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