Sucks being a tenant, what to do?

[garthu]

Do NOT give in writing that you are withholding payment. Simply an immediate admission that he could take up on later and you would lose as the contract will be specific regards withholding. (regardless that he also in breach, you would have to in turn take that up as a separate matter)

I would however go that route personally and with hold the payment anyway (without the writing) and give notice you will be out on the 28th. (contractually obliged to). but thats me... note the disclaimer

Don't need to worry to much about people walking into the property although they might try to to view it before auction. My advice deny access as you never really know who these people are - you do not have to let them in.

The property has not transferred ownership to either bank or new person yet so you will have time to make arrangements but get onto it and find a place a by 28th.

Now the disclaimer bit - i suggest you seek legal advice if in doubt!!

[wynn]

huur gat voor koop!! You have to be given notice (a calendar month not 30 days) by the new owner once the property is transferred into his name so you probably have three to four months here, the worst is he tells you to vacate a calander month after he buys the place (end Feb for end March)
The new owner may wish to rent the property and who better than an existing tennant, namely you.
Dont rush to get out, if you like the place enough it may pay you to hang on.

[Ann Williams]

... or even better, get the owner to give you a letter stating that he will give you a month's free rent instead of paying you back your installment money.