Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-1-10
Conveyance by landlord
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Sec. 10. A conveyance by a landlord of real estate or of any interest in the real estate is valid without the attornment of the tenant. If the tenant pays rent to the landlord before the tenant receives notice of the conveyance, the rent paid to the landlord is good against the grantee.
Under Indiana Code § 32-31-1-10, when a landlord sells or transfers ownership of a rental property, that transfer is legally effective regardless of whether the tenant formally acknowledges or consents to the new owner. If a tenant pays rent to the original landlord before being notified of the sale or transfer, those payments are considered valid and cannot be reclaimed by the new owner.
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Under Ind. Code § 32-31-1-10, a property sale or transfer takes effect without requiring any formal acknowledgment from tenants, but compliant operators generally provide timely written notice of the conveyance to all tenants. Doing so protects the new owner's right to collect future rent directly, since rent paid to the prior landlord before notice is received is legally protected. Operators involved in a property transfer typically coordinate with the grantee to ensure tenants receive clear notification as early as possible in the transition.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Indiana Code § 32-31-1-10 provides that if you pay rent to your original landlord before you receive notice that the property has been sold or transferred, those payments are legally protected and cannot be challenged by the new owner. Once you do receive notice of a conveyance, future rent payments should generally be directed to the new owner or as instructed in the notice. Tenants who have questions about a property transfer or who believe their payments are being disputed may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Indiana landlord-tenant law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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