tenants rights

countryritchie · 01-12-2009, 20:44

hi,my parents live in mainland spain(javea)and have been renting the same flat for 15 yrs.recently the owner died,and my parents have been trying to renew their 15 yr contract ever since.they have been paying a direct debit for their rent and are still doing so.the family turned up to say they are going to sell the property and have told my elderly parents they have until june 2010 to leave.my question is..can the family do this???

thanks

Val · 01-12-2009, 20:49

Hello countryritchie, welcome to the Absolute Spain Forum. I am not able to help with your query but am sure that some of our members will be able to.

As you will see I moved your post from introductions to here.

countryritchie · 01-12-2009, 21:12

thanks val..i hope someone can help.my parents are very upset by this situation

Val · 01-12-2009, 21:32

Did you mean June 2010 ?

countryritchie · 01-12-2009, 21:34

yes..june 2010,sorry

Val · 01-12-2009, 21:44

Sorted it for you

JazminesII · 01-12-2009, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by countryritchie

hi,my parents live in mainland spain(javea)and have been renting the same flat for 15 yrs.recently the owner died,and my parents have been trying to renew their 15 yr contract ever since.they have been paying a direct debit for their rent and are still doing so.the family turned up to say they are going to sell the property and have told my elderly parents they have until june 2010 to leave.my question is..can the family do this???
thanks

Due to the length of time your parents have rented the flat I'm fairly certain they can't just be thrown out BUT if the owners are selling that is slightly different....That said I seem to recall hearing something along the lines of a tenant of such long standing has first dibs should the flat be sold.....also I think special prices have to be agreed.......others may have more information on your parents exact legal status however I'd recommend you seek legal advice

countryritchie · 01-12-2009, 22:35

thanks for that..unfortunately they are pensioners and even if they got first refusal to buy they have no money,

fljordan · 03-12-2009, 11:35

Everything depends on what the rental agreement provides. Could you post the clause of the contract relating to the term of the lease ?

countryritchie · 03-12-2009, 14:28

i will post the clause once i receive the copy of contract from my parents

thanks

01-12-2009, 20:44	#1 (permalink)
countryritchie countryritchie is.... Spain Forum Regulars Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	tenants rights hi,my parents live in mainland spain(javea)and have been renting the same flat for 15 yrs.recently the owner died,and my parents have been trying to renew their 15 yr contract ever since.they have been paying a direct debit for their rent and are still doing so.the family turned up to say they are going to sell the property and have told my elderly parents they have until june 2010 to leave.my question is..can the family do this??? thanks Last edited by Val; 01-12-2009 at 21:44. Reason: corrected the date

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01-12-2009, 20:49	#2 (permalink)
Val Val is curious as to what happened here Spain Guru Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,326 Thanks: 228 Thanked 172 Times in 160 Posts Rep Power: 51	Hello countryritchie, welcome to the Absolute Spain Forum. I am not able to help with your query but am sure that some of our members will be able to. As you will see I moved your post from introductions to here.

01-12-2009, 21:12	#3 (permalink)
countryritchie countryritchie is.... Spain Forum Regulars Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	thanks val..i hope someone can help.my parents are very upset by this situation

01-12-2009, 21:32	#4 (permalink)
Val Val is curious as to what happened here Spain Guru Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,326 Thanks: 228 Thanked 172 Times in 160 Posts Rep Power: 51	Did you mean June 2010 ?

01-12-2009, 21:34	#5 (permalink)
countryritchie countryritchie is.... Spain Forum Regulars Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	yes..june 2010,sorry

01-12-2009, 21:44	#6 (permalink)
Val Val is curious as to what happened here Spain Guru Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,326 Thanks: 228 Thanked 172 Times in 160 Posts Rep Power: 51	Sorted it for you

01-12-2009, 22:35	#8 (permalink)
countryritchie countryritchie is.... Spain Forum Regulars Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	thanks for that..unfortunately they are pensioners and even if they got first refusal to buy they have no money,

03-12-2009, 11:35	#9 (permalink)
fljordan fljordan is.... Spain Forum Regulars Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Murcia Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Everything depends on what the rental agreement provides. Could you post the clause of the contract relating to the term of the lease ?

03-12-2009, 14:28	#10 (permalink)
countryritchie countryritchie is.... Spain Forum Regulars Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	i will post the clause once i receive the copy of contract from my parents thanks

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