It is not uncommon for a rental agreement to play a role in a real estate transaction. Timing can be everything and often the homes on the market are occupied by a tenant or sellers are unable to time the closing of their current home and the purchase of their next home. In some cases, our sellers are unable to relocate within the contract period.
In these situations, a short-term delayed possession agreement is in order. When buying a property that is currently occupied by a long-term tenant (month-to month or lease) the following provisions should be included in the contract so that it is clear that either: 1. The buyer inherits the tenant and lives happily ever after, or 2. The tenant has vacated by the time that the buyer takes possession of the property.
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