Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

If a landlord goes into foreclosure before the lease wih his tennants is up, what legal risks would he be taking?


Asked on 9/19/10, 8:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Do you mean if the landlord's lender forecloses on the landlord's property? and there is a lease with a tenant?

There is a federal law that protects the interests of the tenant.

The landlord doesn't have much choice in the event of foreclosure, except to try to pay up the default and the lender's costs and expenses, to reinstate the mortgage.

So I'm not sure about your question, "what legal risks would he be taking?"

This response is not legal advice, since I do not have all of the information that would be required, and I do not have a representation agreement with you.

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Answered on 9/24/10, 10:50 am


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