I paid rent on june 1st to my land lord who i have a written lease with ,but the house went to forclosure sale on the 5th of june now new owner wants rent, do I have to pay it to him to for june.I live in georgia since i paid rent already and didnt know about forclosure sale am i protected from eviction if I dont pay him for june.
Already Tried: nothing yet he is tryinf to evict me now.
Welcome and thank you for your question!I am sorry to learn of your experience. Please clarify: when is your written lease scheduled to expire?
jan 31 of 2013
From the facts you've described, you do not have a legal obligation to pay new rent for June (since you've already paid it).If the new owner tried to evict you, your defense would be that you had already paid June's rent and, in that suit, you could also cross-sue the first landlord for partial reimbursement.It has been my pleasure to assist you today with your information needs. It is my goal that you are satisfied. No expert can promise you an answer that is favorable to your circumstances. But I will do my very best to explain the legal principles that are related to the facts you’ve described so that you can better understand the “why” of things. What are your options now?If you wish to continue this conversation, click on the Continue Conversation link. If you are satisfied that I have answered your question, then please rate the answer with a four or a five so that I receive credit for assisting you. Positive ratings are the only way I receive credit for assisting you today.IF you feel the need to click either "Helped a little" or "I expected more," then do not rate me (not yet, anyway!). Instead, reply to me using the REPLY or CONTINUE CONVERSATION button. Specify what additional information you need and I will be happy to continue further and do everything I can to provide you with the service you seek. Thanks, ~~ J.B.
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