I sold my house ,how manny days can i legally stay in that house?

Q: I sold my house on 31st July(registered on the same date),and received the cheque on the same day which was cleared on 3rd August. Before the sale deed was done it was agreed verbally that i will vacate the house within 25 days after the cheque is realised. However, the purchaser now wants me to vacate ASAP. Is there any legal way to stop this from happening?

Shubham, Pune

8th August 2017

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Hi subham,
As i know, when the new owner gets possession of the property, he issues a 3 days notice to vacate the property. Leaving before or during the 3 days period avoids an eviction lawsuit by the new owner. After that notice, the new owner files an unlawful detainer lawsuit with the court in your county of residence. You receive five days to respond to the lawsuit. A trial is schedules within 20 days of the notice. Once the judge signs off on the eviction, you receive five days to vacate the property before the sheriff issues a lock-out order and changes the locks.

Saurav Mishra, Pune

16th August 2017

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I am agree with you Saurav. Buyers often include a date when they want to occupy the property in the purchase and sale contract. If the contract states that possession of the property passes to the buyer at closing and funding, you need to be moved out and have the house ready for the new owners before you go to closing.

Bhaskar Chandavarkar, Pune

16th August 2017

Hi Shubham,
If you are only asking for a week or two after the closing, this is quite common, but you will normally leave money in escrow to insure that you move out on time and also that you pay a use & occupancy charge to cover the new owners expenses.

anand modak, Pune

16th August 2017

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Hi,
I really think this depends on who buys your house. If you're lucky enough that nice people are buying from you and they don't mind that you need a bit more time, then you don't have to worry to much about home removals.

Suraj Kalled, Pune

16th August 2017