New York residents should know that lease-to-own, rent-to-own and land installment contracts may violate New York laws and regulations regarding fair lending, mortgage protections, interest rates, habitability, property condition and/or real property disclosures.
Under New York law, a land contract does not have to be recorded. It is legal and enforceable as soon as you both signed it. If he does not comply and repair as per the land contract then you will have to bring him to court to obtain enforcement of the contract, and the repairs.
So, can a landlord break a rent-to-own contract? In short, yes. However, breaking a contract cannot happen for no reason. Landlords have the right to terminate the agreement if there is a breach of contract.
So, can a landlord break a rent-to-own contract? In short, yes. However, breaking a contract cannot happen for no reason. Landlords have the right to terminate the agreement if there is a breach of contract.
New York residents should know that lease-to-own, rent-to-own and land installment contracts may violate New York laws and regulations regarding fair lending, mortgage protections, interest rates, habitability, property condition and/or real property disclosures.