Can I call the police on tenants who are not on a lease not specified on closing documents to force them to leave my new fix and flip property immediately?
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Can I call the police on tenants who are not on a lease not specified on closing documents to force them to leave my new fix and flip property immediately?
My company recently purchased a property
from a company that sells to investors. When
we acquired the property, we were told that
there are no renters but up until closing there is
a friend of the seller staying there to keep up
the house. There was no documentation that
there would be people living there when we
signed closing documents. We did purchase
this house site unseen and still dont have keys
from the company we purchased the property
from and want to know if the police should
force them to immediately vacate since they
are essentially trust passing?
Asked on November 3, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Arizona
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
I think you should get an attorney to start proceedings for trespassing/squatters and eviction. The peopel in there may claim that they are tenants and have been paying rent. While your contract will be binding you have an action as well against the sellers for misrepresentation which you need to explore. Good luck.
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