My Tenant Gave me 30 Day Notice that they were Moving Out, Can They Change their Minds Although I have a New Tenant Approved to Move In?


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“My current tenant gave me 30 days notice that they were vacating the property. I found another tenant and told her she was approved to move in. The current tenant came back and said she does not want to leave now. Can I force her to leave based on her 30 day notice? Does the new tenant have any legal recourse?”The details of landlord-tenant law vary considerably from state to state. However, if you have a written notice from your current tenant, you can probably insist that she abide by it.

Question: The new tenant may have recourse, if she changed her position based on your promise of a place to live on a certain date. For example, if she gave notice at her current place-and therefore has no place else to live-she may incur hotel costs and storage if the apartment is not ready on time. To the extent that it is your fault, you might be liable for those costs.