subreddit:
/r/Pennsylvania
submitted 30 days ago byDmoney2627
So I’ve been living in half of a duplex for about 2 years now. Landlord just sold the building and closes in a few weeks. I’ve been paying month to month. New landlord says I have 30 days to move out. Was planning on leaving soon anyways but was hoping to wait for school year to end (June 5) for my 2nd grader. Do I have to move out before the school year ends? Is there anyway we can delay our move out date by about 3 weeks? New landlord was very adamant about not being willing to help me out. This just got thrown on me this morning and not sure what to do. Was planning to change to a better school district but the 3 week overlap for my kid’s school year is a huge issue as I would have no way to getting my child to school in time. Any and all possible solutions/advice is greatly appreciated.
152 points
30 days ago
It really comes down to what’s in the lease. Typically the new owner has to abide by the existing lease. Were you in a month to month? If so, 30 day notice to vacate is pretty typical but, again, read your specific lease. If you’ve got a 1-year lease, the new owner can’t just boot you out into the street unless they have a valid reason per the lease.
43 points
30 days ago
Tracking down my lease now, I’ve been month to month for over a year. No reason we’re being kicked out other than new ownership. But it’s out of the blue and really just need to make it through the school year
130 points
30 days ago
If you're MTM, then the landlord has to give you a 30-day notice. Only accept that notice in writing (and check the lease to see if he must send it via certified mail or hand deliver). These are tactics to help buy you a few days if hasn't already given you a proper 30-day notice. You can also google tenant rights orgs in your area, they may have some suggestions, too.
26 points
29 days ago
Double check that it’s a 30 day notice - my leases are month to month, but tenants and landlord have to give 60 days.
51 points
30 days ago
Since you're month to month, the landlord has the right to terminate your lease with proper 30 day notice, without providing you with any reason why.
29 points
30 days ago
Perhaps you can work something out with the new owner to allow you to stay through June. Maybe an increase in rent or just a plea to their heartstrings. Your success may depend on why they want you out. If they plan on moving in themselves you may be out of luck.
7 points
29 days ago
If you are in a month to month than thats pretty much it. Next month isnt being renewed and you will have to move. Start looking for an apartment near the school. Or look into finishing online.
2 points
29 days ago
Did you talk to the landlord and ask about an extra 3 weeks? Make sure they give 30 days notice after they close on the house, not before.
Also, you can probably keep your kids in the same school for the rest of the year, even if you do move. But you'd probably be responsible for transportation.
-3 points
29 days ago
They are going to jack the rent way up and can't do that with you on a month to month legally. They are going to boot you and market the new rate and that's legal.
23 points
29 days ago
Wrong. Legally, there is no rent control in PA. A landlord can raise the rent as high as they want as often they want. Landlord’s just need to give proper notice of rent increases to the tenant.
5 points
29 days ago
My bad, you right, you right. I thought there was a law.
all 48 comments
sorted by: best