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Landlord died - what rights his tenants have?

dragonfruit · 2009-02-05 16:09:26

Sadly, landlord passed away, but the rent has been paid in advance for a year. How his death would influence the tenancy agreement? The landlord was paying off mortgage on the property, as well as he had at least one loan secured on the property. What are tenants rights in such situation? Would they be allowed to live in…

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tbs624 Posts: 10,816 Forumite

6 February 2009 at 1:58PM

Dragonfruit - am assuming you are asking these questions on behalf on the tenants?

The tenants should make an immediate appointment with the Private Sector Rentals Team at the local Council, and also talk to someone at Community Legal Advice link here .

Any Tenant who agrees to pay a year's rent upfront is putting themselves at risk, but this is especially so when their tenancy is supposed to be a periodic one. They need proper professional advice as a matter of urgency.

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