Landlord Selling Rental House-need Advise Asap

[CLASSIEM]

What is the name of your state? MICHIGAN
MY BROTHER HAS BEEN THE CARETAKER OF A FARM AND LIVED IN HOUSE RENT FREE FOR OVER 5 YEARS, IN LIEU OF TAKING CARE OF LAND,ETC.
THE OWNER HAS DECIDED TO SELL THE LAND AND HOUSE AND WANTS MY BROTHER OUT ASAP, BECAUSE HE HAS A BUYER THAT WILL PAY 1.5 MILLION CASH.
WHAT ARE MY BROTHER'S RIGHTS? CAN THEY SELL IT AND FORCE HIM OUT LIKE THAT?
HE IS NOW ON SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY FOR HEART CONDITIONS, ETC. AND THERE IS ONLY SO MUCH HE CAN DO, SO IT'S GOING TO TAKE LONGER FOR ME TO HELP GET HIM MOVED. WHAT CAN THE LANDLORD/OWNER DO AND WHAT CAN'T HE DO?

WHAT CAN MY BROTHER DO? WHAT ARE HIS LEGAL RIGHTS?

THANKS SO MUCH!
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[BelizeBreeze]

What is the name of your state? MICHIGAN
MY BROTHER HAS BEEN THE CARETAKER OF A FARM AND LIVED IN HOUSE RENT FREE FOR OVER 5 YEARS, IN LIEU OF TAKING CARE OF LAND,ETC.
THE OWNER HAS DECIDED TO SELL THE LAND AND HOUSE AND WANTS MY BROTHER OUT ASAP, BECAUSE HE HAS A BUYER THAT WILL PAY 1.5 MILLION CASH.
WHAT ARE MY BROTHER'S RIGHTS? CAN THEY SELL IT AND FORCE HIM OUT LIKE THAT?

SELL yes, but since he is a tenent he will have to be evicted according to state law unless he wants to leave voluntarily.

HE IS NOW ON SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY FOR HEART CONDITIONS, ETC. AND THERE IS ONLY SO MUCH HE CAN DO, SO IT'S GOING TO TAKE LONGER FOR ME TO HELP GET HIM MOVED.

Not relevant.

WHAT CAN THE LANDLORD/OWNER DO AND WHAT CAN'T HE DO?

see above.

WHAT CAN MY BROTHER DO? WHAT ARE HIS LEGAL RIGHTS?

He can either move, wait to be evicted or negotiate for an earlier departure with the landowner (for example, owner pays the move and three months rent on a new place.)

THANKS SO MUCH!
CLASSIEMWhat is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?

welcome.

 

[xylene]

All Caps is very bad form.

Does your brother have a written understanding of his caretaker status? What exactly does it say? Even if he doesn't he has some rights...

However, yes the owners can sell the property and they or the new owner can demand your brother move.

They need to send your brother a notice to quit. This notice needs to give him the amount of one rental term (probably in your brothers case 30 days).

If your brother is not out by then, the landlord can begin court proceeding to evict your brother.

They can't just tell your brother to leave, they need to follow procedures and give your brother the proper time. This is however a limited period.

If your brother is disabled, he and or you should contact local social service agencies to help him resettle.

It is hard for your brother to leave his home, but no good thing can last forever.

It is completely legitimate for a owner to sell property for a profit.

 

[CLASSIEM]

Thanks so much for your replies. I really appreciate them. Sorry about my original post with all Caps.
The realtor for the current owner says they expect the closing to be in about 2 weeks and that is when he must be out for sure, otherwise they will come out and lock him out, etc.

If I am understanding this correctly, my brother has the same rights under the Michigan landlord / tenant laws right? Can the sale go through to the new buyer even though the current buyer hasn't started any eviction process, etc? My brother doesn't have a problem about leaving, but there is so much there and just can't do it that fast. Our Step-father use to own the farm, but then he passed away and the new owner wanted someone to be the caretaker and that is how my brother became the caretaker / tenant. Anyway, most of the equipment & tools, etc are my brother's and it just takes longer to move those. I live an hour away and I'm going there as much as possible.
Since he's on disability, he's on fixed income, so we can't afford a moving company, etc.

Again, thanks for all your advice and help. We really appreciate it.

ClassieM

 

[BelizeBreeze]

Thanks so much for your replies. I really appreciate them. Sorry about my original post with all Caps.
The realtor for the current owner says they expect the closing to be in about 2 weeks and that is when he must be out for sure, otherwise they will come out and lock him out, etc.

If I am understanding this correctly, my brother has the same rights under the Michigan landlord / tenant laws right? Can the sale go through to the new buyer even though the current buyer hasn't started any eviction process, etc? My brother doesn't have a problem about leaving, but there is so much there and just can't do it that fast. Our Step-father use to own the farm, but then he passed away and the new owner wanted someone to be the caretaker and that is how my brother became the caretaker / tenant. Anyway, most of the equipment & tools, etc are my brother's and it just takes longer to move those. I live an hour away and I'm going there as much as possible.
Since he's on disability, he's on fixed income, so we can't afford a moving company, etc.

Again, thanks for all your advice and help. We really appreciate it.

ClassieM

The minute the owner locks out your brother, help him to hire an attorney and sue the idiot.

He cannot just "lock the doors". It's called conversion.

I would suggest you speak with an attorney locally now and aprise him/her of the problem so they will be ready.

 

[CLASSIEM]

What Rights Does My Brother Have Against Owner/landlord/buyer?

MICHIGAN
Hello,
Here is the update on my Twin-brother's situation. Sorry... Kinda long.

The owner/landlord has been out of country, so we haven't been able to talk to him. Now he's in Flordia as of last week. We have only been able to talk to his realtor. I mentioned to his realtor that my Brother has been a tenant there and we are trying very hard to get everything moved out, but it's taking time and we just don't have the money for a rental truck, etc.
I received an email from the realtor today and she said the owner/landlord "verbally terminated my brother's tenancy via my brother's girlfriend in December 2005." The Realtor had put an envelope in my brother's mailbox on 2/27/06. My brother was here at my house for almost 2 weeks, because of doctor appts, etc, so he didn't see the letter right away. Inside the envelope was a form " Notice to terminate tenancy", but it did not have a date in it. Only said _______ Feb. 2006 and it was not signed or dated, but there was also a letter from the realtor saying 30 days from Feb. 27th.
Also in her email today she said the buyer said " the place will be vacant upon closing", which she said will be in the next week or so.
Is my brother protected by the landlord / tenant laws? What else can he do? We really need your help and advice. We don't have a lot of money and these guys are millionaire's and billionaires.
My brother's health isn't very good right now. This morning he was taken by ambulance to the ER for Congestive Heart Failure and Atrial Fib, etc. About 2 weeks ago, he had to go to ER because of his heart and was admitted. Also about a month ago he had a small seizure and fell going up the staires and dislocated his shoulder. He had his 2nd open heart surgery 2 years ago and we are only 42 years old.
My point is that we have spent a lot of time in the ER, hospital and going to doctor appointments and also trying to move.

Have to go for now. Thanks so much for your help.

ClassieM