Q: My landlord is selling the house I rent. Do I have to move?
I have 24 months left on my lease and my landlord notified me a week ago he wants to sell the house in 30 days. He's not transferring the lease.
A: Sue the landlord for a declaratory judgment that the lease is effective, and file a lis pendens at the same time.
A: Generally, your Lease is a Contract that allows you to possess certain property as long as you pay your rent and comply with all of the terms of the Lease. If your landlord chooses to breach the Contract by terminating it, there would likely be some penalty. It would be best if you provided a copy of your Lease Agreement to an attorney for review to determine your rights with certainty, as there may be clauses that address sale of the property or termination of the Lease.
A:
If you have a written lease, you are entitled to continue with that lease and the new buyer may be stuck with you as a tenant until the lease expires. You have several issues involved here. You need to consult with a tenant attorney in your area to get specific advise based upon your written lease agreement.
Good luck,
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