What is the name of your state? North Carolina
I signed an agreement to purchase a home (for sale by owner) in November 2005. The tenant (on a month to month agreement, who was fully aware that the home was being sold) was given over 30 days notice, to be out on December 30th. I had utilities put in my name, am having furniture and appliances delivered on 1/2/06, and have a U-Haul truck sitting in my driveway. I was scheduled to move tomorrow, on 1/1/06.
I just heard from the current owner (I was trying to get the key from him), that the current tenant has now said he will not leave, and must be evicted. The owner file for eviction, and goes to court on Wednesday, 1/4/06. We are scheduled to close on Tuesday, 1/3/06.
I don't know what to do. What are my rights? I have put lots of money into this already (appraisal, homeowner's insurance, inspection, etc.). If I don't close by 1/6/06, then I will have to reapply for the loan, and my interest rate will be higher than the rate I have locked in. I have to be out of my current rental on 1/13/06. If I close as scheduled, can I file with the Sheriff's Department that the tenant is trespassing (because he has no current lease, hasn't paid rent, etc.)?
Am I totally screwed or what? Any advice would be great!
Thanks,
Kristi
I signed an agreement to purchase a home (for sale by owner) in November 2005. The tenant (on a month to month agreement, who was fully aware that the home was being sold) was given over 30 days notice, to be out on December 30th. I had utilities put in my name, am having furniture and appliances delivered on 1/2/06, and have a U-Haul truck sitting in my driveway. I was scheduled to move tomorrow, on 1/1/06.
I just heard from the current owner (I was trying to get the key from him), that the current tenant has now said he will not leave, and must be evicted. The owner file for eviction, and goes to court on Wednesday, 1/4/06. We are scheduled to close on Tuesday, 1/3/06.
I don't know what to do. What are my rights? I have put lots of money into this already (appraisal, homeowner's insurance, inspection, etc.). If I don't close by 1/6/06, then I will have to reapply for the loan, and my interest rate will be higher than the rate I have locked in. I have to be out of my current rental on 1/13/06. If I close as scheduled, can I file with the Sheriff's Department that the tenant is trespassing (because he has no current lease, hasn't paid rent, etc.)?
Am I totally screwed or what? Any advice would be great!
Thanks,
Kristi