Q: Ive been renting for almost 9 years and found out yesterday 5/1 my landlord is selling the property this week.
There was an initial lease 10/1/2008 & then the original landlord had me sign a 1 year lease yesterday 5/1 after telling me the property was closing this week. The new buyer came to my house today 5/2 to tell me I have till June 15 to move out. Does the recent lease with my original landlord protect my rights? No new lease with new landlord signed as of yet. Should the original landlord be held accountable for this instant hardship that we've been forced into? What should we do in this case? Also, there wasn't a security deposit so no worries on getting that returned. The new landlord said we could stay but would be raising the price monthly BY $550 ($800 to $1350). He also said he had new renters for this property moving in July 1. We simply cant afford that drastic increase. Also... the original landlord sent a notice about a month ago that an inspector was coming into the house. Come to find out the so called "inspector" was actually the new landlord. All false pretenses.
A: The answer to your question is going to depend on what your lease says. If there is a provision in the lease that allows for it to be terminated by the landlord with a certain amount of notice, you may be out of luck. You should consult with a landlord tenant attorney right away. Make sure that you show them your lease.
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