What are my rights if my landlord decides to sell?
If you’re on a month-to-month lease, in most states, landlords are required to give a 30-day written notice to tenants to vacate if they decide to sell to a buyer or new landlord. Even if the house or apartment sells before your lease is up, the new owner has to respect that legally binding contract with the tenant.
What happens to a renter when a house is sold?
A landlord does not have to inform tenants if the property is sold. If the new owner wants to keep the tenants, then the new owner will become the tenants’ new landlord. The new landlord becomes responsible for: all of the obligations of the old landlord, including any special terms agreed to in the original lease.
Can tenant refuse viewings?
Unless there is a term in your tenancy agreement which allows you to schedule viewings during the last month of a tenancy, your sitting tenants are entitled to refuse any agent or viewers access to the property.
Do I have to allow viewings on my rented property UK Covid?
You don’t have to allow viewings while you’re still living there unless it’s mentioned in your tenancy agreement. Discuss your concerns with the landlord or agent if your contract says you must allow viewings. You could offer to show the property to new tenants through a virtual viewing on your phone.
Can you say no to house viewings?
Can the tenant refuse the landlord access for viewings? I believe so, yes. If the tenant doesn’t want to allow access, whether it be for viewings, inspections or general maintenance, that’s their statutory right. The tenant has the right to possession and to the lawful use and enjoyment of the premises.
Can landlords refuse viewings?
If you don’t want your landlord or letting agent to organise viewings you can refuse and they may not enter without your permission. A landlord who serves a so-called ‘no fault eviction’ section 21 notice, however, does not need to prove that they are acting reasonably.
Do I have to let my landlord do viewings?
Yes, a landlord has the right to show potential tenants around the property. But they still need to give the tenant at least 24 hours’ notice. It also doesn’t matter whether the viewings are for potential buyers if the landlord is selling up or for new tenants to replace the current ones.
Can I refuse access to my landlord?
Can a tenant refuse entry to a landlord or letting agent? Yes, they can. In 99% of cases a tenant refusing entry to a landlord will usually boil down to convenience, or lack thereof. Simply adjusting the time and date will be enough to gain access to the property.
Can you refuse viewings?
Can you refuse viewings as a tenant?
How much is the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program?
income and veterans with federal veterans’ disability payments or state veterans’ payments may exclude 100% of those payments. The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975. For more information about the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, please visit revenue.pa.gov/PTRR.
How do I claim a rent rebate in Pennsylvania?
If you are claiming a rent rebate, you must provide proof of the rent you paid. You will need a PA rent certificate for each place in which you resided during the claim year, signed by the landlord or the landlord’s authorized agent. If a landlord’s signature cannot be obtained, you must complete and submit a notarized Rental Occupancy Affidavit.
What happens to my rent if my landlord sells the property?
You’re obligated to pay rent to your current landlord until the property is sold. After that, there are two scenarios that you can face as a tenant. In case the new homeowner decides to continue renting out this property, you’ll just have to continue paying rent to your new landlord under the same agreement.
Where can I apply for property tax rebate assistance?
Property Tax/Rent Rebate application assistance is available at no cost from Department of Revenue district offices, local Area Agencies on Aging, senior centers and state legislators’ offices. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program: 1-888-222-9190