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Renting in a building in foreclosure

Started by ar000
about 11 years ago
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I recently signed a lease with a management company that is in receivership for a building in foreclosure. I was warned by the company and by my broker that the owner of the building in foreclosure has been known to heckle some of the tenants in the building, and today I witnessed (and experienced it first-hand). I know I have a legal lease, but I'm curious as to what renting from a building in foreclosure means for me, and for the likelihood that I can continue to rent here after my lease is up. Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Response by gothamsboro
about 11 years ago
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What neighborhood is this in?

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Response by Aaron2
about 11 years ago
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Member since: Mar 2012

It means you may get heckled, and depending on the results of the foreclosure, you may not be offered a new lease by the new owners. Since it's in foreclosure (because somebody isn't paying the bills) the level of services may drop, and maintenance may be deferred, leading to increased mice, bugs, broken elevators, leaking roofs, safety issues, etc. etc. On the other hand, if the building generates a lot of income you may experience no problems, and the new owners may be dream landlords.

Depending on the level of 'heckling' you may have legal recourse.

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Response by alanhart
about 11 years ago
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Are we talking "heckling" (name-calling, insults, etc.)? Really? Or was another word intended?

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Response by pleasantstead
about 11 years ago
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Member since: Nov 2014

Move. Life is too short to be involved with non-family who have financial difficulty. Even if you are getting a "bargain", there is a cost.

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