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The New N12 Rule Doesn’t Apply to Purchasers

By Zachary Soccio-Marandola · Oct 10, 2026 · View online →

Reading Time: 3 minutes

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Key Takeaway
The new 120-day notice option that lets a landlord skip the one month’s rent payment on an N12 only applies when the landlord or their family is moving in,

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