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My tenant passed away after two months of signing a one year lease. Does the lease become null and void upon death or is it still under the obligation of the estate?

Kathleen B, NH on Monday, August 4, 2014

RE: Death of a tenant

Do they have a relative that responsibilities pass to if not clear out the house and ready it for new tenants immediately. It doe though in most cases pass to the estate as property would. You would need to start the eviction process for the family to remove belongings etc.

Posted by Patty H, on Wednesday, August 6, 2014

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