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Do Sitting tenants have the right to own the property?
Scooby_Man
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I know some sitting tenants who have been in the property for over 25 years - the land lady passed away - are they now the owners of the property? When they pass away, would it be inherited by their beneficiaries?
(Apologies if this is the wrong forum)
(Apologies if this is the wrong forum)
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usually it reverts to the landlord, there are exceptions. I think that if a family memeber has lived there for over a certain number of years they may have the right to acquire the tenancy.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0
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To give some kind advice to your question more information needs to be forthcoming.
How long has she been dead. Have you be asked to pay rent from the executors of her estate.
Do you have a tenancy agreement in writing.
When was the rent last payed and is it a fair rent and to how, just some of the questions that need to be answered.Any posts by myself are my opinion ONLY. They should never be taken as correct or factual without confirmation from a legal professional. All information is given without prejudice or liability.0 -
i doubt they are the new owners, but, depending on their lease, they may be allowed to continue staying. Assured tenancies are pretty well bomb-proof in terms of getting tenants out. I suggest they go to a solicitor with the tenancy agreement (no matter how many years ago they signed it) - first half hour is often free - just ask.0
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i doubt they are the new owners, but, depending on their lease, they may be allowed to continue staying. Assured tenancies are pretty well bomb-proof in terms of getting tenants out. I suggest they go to a solicitor with the tenancy agreement (no matter how many years ago they signed it) - first half hour is often free - just ask.0
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What happened was that the land lady passed away and nothing was done about the house...they just stayed there. I heard that if there stay and ownership of the house remains unchallenged then they become the owners of the house after a period x. Low and behold, I checked the deeds online and there names are on them!Smile and be happy, things can usually get worse!0
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Scooby_Man wrote:What happened was that the land lady passed away and nothing was done about the house...they just stayed there. I heard that if there stay and ownership of the house remains unchallenged then they become the owners of the house after a period x. Low and behold, I checked the deeds online and there names are on them!
Unless you believe in the deeds fairy, someone must have staked a claim and registered them as the owners!I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
so what happens wheb an owner passes away and no one claims ownership of the property?
an estate agent told us that these people in question were sitting tenants. the problem they have caused is that they do not take care of their house and its a right dump, which has under valued the houses to either side (theres a rotten van, broken windows, rusty scaffolding, empty beer cans etc). nothing can be done in terms of getting them to clean up. its like living next to a dump yard.Smile and be happy, things can usually get worse!0 -
so what happens wheb an owner passes away and no one claims ownership of the property?
It goes to the Crown. I guess it would then be sold at auction with the revenue generated going to the public purse.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0
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