If occupancy is intended to be longer, then a "Residential Lease After Sale" form should be used. The form specifies that it is intended for short-term occupancy (less than 30 days). Within your purchase offer you should have it in there that they pay you rent for each day they are in the house after closing. Any input is greatly appreciated.Thanks. I am about to sign a contract, but the seller wants me to agree that "Possession of the property shall be granted 3-7 days after closing". There are a few reasons why you should be cautious when considering possession. I did this as a seller. Some buyers will agree to rent-back agreements, where they will rent the home back to the seller for a few days after closing. Our buyer wanted to close as his wife was due and we were not ready to get into our new place yet. As a buyer you don’t want to show up 30 days after closing to find the seller trashed the house. You don't know these people. How should we work this out? The title company should keep a check in escrow to cover the rent payment. But, it isn't your problem. We'd essentially be giving them free rent, plus be taking on risk the house is damaged between closing and possession. 02-08-2018, 07:23 PM Seller wants max 60 days after closing before possession.My real estate agent says it's very common.I am concerned about the liability and damage. During the touring, I know there is at least one tenant living in the guest bedroom, but I am not sure whether the seller or another tenant lives in the master bedroom. One of the main virtues of the CAR treatment is that it recognizes and makes clear that the seller -- the former owner -- is now a renter, even if only for a few days. When the deal closes, you accept it in the condition in which it stands at the time of closing. The rent should be your mortgage, taxes and insurance for one month divided by 30 days. Divide the mortgage and costs by 30 … Often times its a 30 day possession. You can put as much in escrow as needed to hold onto as a security deposit. Additionally, sellers who stay in possession after closing have a lower level of motivation to take care of the property and make needed repairs or do any maintenance. You don't understand their motives. Seller may remain in possession of the Property for a period of _____ days after the Closing (insert a number of days) until 5 p.m. on the last day (the entire period including any extension agreed to by Buyer and Seller in writing is referred to as the “Term”). They may need the extra 30 days and have a good reason. Before you entertain a 30 day possession after closing, why don't you ask them why the need such an unusual accommodation? Keep the following in mind as you approach your closing: Compromise is important when determining your moving date. Possession at time of closing. Buyers and sellers generally agree to this when the seller is not ready to move—a more frequent occurrence these days. Moving out date: Generally speaking, it is a good idea to include a date at least 2 days prior to your anticipated closing and request an inspection of the property to ensure compliance Penalties for not vacating: Clauses in the purchase and sale agreement can explain what monetary penalties the seller will face for not vacating the property In other situations, the seller may request 30, 45 or even 60 days of occupancy after the closing of the home. It is very common. Buyers generally might be expected to give the sellers 7 to 10 days to vacate the home after the closing date. A post-closing possession agreement allows a seller to remain in the apartment beyond the closing date. Thanks! One of the major issues being the condition of the house. I'm looking for any/all advice. RR That is the most simple solution. TIME IS … And if 30 days is the point you want him to leave, you can always increase the per day rent after 30 days to serve as a penalty to ensure he leaves. 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