Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for California

Q: . I've been renting a house going on three yrs. I have a 5 yr a lease. New owners gave me 30 days to move

I'm current on my rent. Don't they have to pay me relocation expenses money. And give me longer then 30 days.

1 Lawyer Answer
Gerald Barry Dorfman
Gerald Barry Dorfman
Answered
  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Mill Valley, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: In the usual situation, if you have two years remaining on your lease, you can stay at least two more years. When a new owner takes over, they take the place "subject to" any leases in effect at the time. If you live in an eviction control jurisdiction, you have additional protections. Be sure to review your lease to be sure it does not have a special provision which allows the tenancy to be terminated in case of a sale.

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