>>>http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/03/23/landlord.foreclosure/index.html
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>>>My father in law said to me when we bought our house, "...assume nothing when dealing when agents/brokers/landloads. Get it in writing".
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>>>I feel for her. I wish her well in small-claims court. I hope she get at least some of her money back.
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>>We agree. You'd think that someone taking over a house would have to live with any contracts that are already in force. And the former owner should be jailed.
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>The person taking over the house had no say in any contract that came before the time the house was 'assumed'. Therefore, any existing contract - unless they state otherwise - have no binding quality on subsequent parties.

I know that, I'm just saying that's bad law. Try not taking over the property taxes or the mortgage when you take over a house. The only reason the law is the way it is, is because the tenant has no clout and can be pushed around without much effort.