my landlord hasn't been paying the mortgage
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- Tark
I just got back into town and there is an envelope taped to my door with my landlord's name on it. I immediately opened it thinking it was FROM him with the utility bills from the last 2 months in it. As I read the note, it was actually intended for him and it was from his bank telling him that he hasn't paid the mortgage for 2 months and they were trying to reach him. I wasn't supposed to have read it so I don't know if I should call him today and just tell him there is a letter for him.
Q: has anyone ever had this happen to them? how much time did you have to move out?
- nicole_marie0
this happened to a friend of mine, the whole building was evicted and I believe they had a month from notice.
- 23kon0
You should have a contract with him, he'll probably have to give you 4 weeks notice if you do have a contract, likewise - you'd have to give him 4 weeks notice too. Thats the usual crack - in place to protect both renter and rentee. Dont know what the case would be though if the bank want to come grab the place off him though.
- detritus0
Yes - call him and let him know there's a letter from him. If he asks why it's opened, shrug and say stupidly 'i dunno' - it doesn't matter. It'll be interesting for you to see what he admits.
Also, starting making backup arrangements to move, just in case.
- Tark0
seems like i should be able to get my deposit and last month's rent too but I'm worried already spent it. I will call him in a bit and tell him he has a letter and see what he says.
- SoulFly0
did you call him yet?
Maybe there's a good explanation for it.