Re: Death of Landlord - Landlord Forum thread 327729

Re: Death of Landlord by Lighthope on November 21, 2014 @15:19

> Does the roommates still have to pay rent

Yes.

> and to whom should they pay?

The Estate of <Landlord>. Just continue writing the cheque out to the name of the Landlord. You don't have to write "Estate of..."

> There was a gas leak on the property a few days before
> the landlord died.
> Who should cover this cost?

The Estate of the Landlord. Since there is no Executor, you can repair it and send the bill to the Estate. Mind you, I'd put all this in writing first.

> Can the roommates be asked to leave the property due to
> the sudden passing of the landlord as the house is in
> limbo and if so, would 30 days have to be given?

Although the Landlord died, the lease did not. Unless a Court wants to rule the lease unenforceable. Someone else will have to chime in on that one.

> If 30 days must be given can that be dismissed if the
> roommates are selling the dead landlords items without
> permission from the family? (the police will be getting
> involved)

The tenants selling personal possessions of the deceased are guilty of theft. I'll be watching for them on the show "Jail".

Lighthope

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Re: Death of Landlord by McKenzie (Texas) on November 24, 2014 @09:53	[ Reply ]

Thank you!