A Twitter influencer identified on the microblogging platform Twitter as @wizarab10 shared an anonymous message he received from one of his followers who needed urgent help as an apartment he paid money for was sold to a new person and the old owner had relocated abroad hence, the new owner ordered them to pack and leave the premises since the house was under new ownership.
“Hey bro my friend recently paid 500k for rent two months ago, she never knew the landlord had the intention of selling the house. Now he has sold everything and relocated abroad after collecting 500k for rent.
The number was switched off. Is there any way she can file a complaint and get a refund”.
Users who had in-depth knowledge about certain situations took to the comments section to add their one cent to the discussion, a few of them are highlighted below;
@Ciamespeaks
The new owner acquired both the asset and the liability. She's staying till her rent is due”.
@scamdamp
“Well, she is entitled to stay for the full duration of her rent. Also, the new owner will have to give her time to
MOVE OUT (after her rent expires). That is if he wants to occupy the property himself”.
@mrlaja_
“I'm sure and hope she has a valid tenancy agreement. The new owner should know that he acquired assets and liabilities. Since she recently paid rent; she has enough time (expiration) to start sourcing for a new place. Unless of course, she's just paying a new landlord next year. Being that she retains the space but with a change of landlord. I hope it works out this way cos it's never easy to get a new place after one year. The Extra fees asides from the rent”.
@eseflexy
“The new owner is supposed to do his diligence to know the issues and liabilities b4 purchase. Since he didn't do his assignments. he inherit both assets and liabilities. if crude is found in the land he inherits it too”.
@Ozi Ashraff •
“Some landlords can be wicked, mine sold my home without informing us of the tenants and just left like that he also didn't inform the new landlord too. when the new landlord confronted him he told him that he can evict us if he wants that he doesn't care”.
@Youth_Cham •
“Did the landlord issue her both the receipt and agreement? If yes, she's staying, unless the new owner can make a refund with extra months to enable her to find a new apartment. But if no, then sorry is her name”.
@_son of Issachar-
“Has she moved in yet? If yes, there is no need 2 panic. D landlord has inherited all d assets and liabilities which include your friend's tenancy. Your friend will complete her tenure in d house. Whether the new landlord will allow her to extend her stay is a different situation”.
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