Covington, GA asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Georgia

Q: My old landlord will not provide new owners contact information after selling my rental house before lease was up

I also found out that she was selling the house or that the house was sold on the day the house sold and now she's calling asking if we are found a place to move yet but my one-year lease isn't up until February

1 Lawyer Answer
Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
Answered
  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Marietta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: Look at your lease. If the lease doesn't terminate if the house is sold, the new owner takes subject to the lease. He or she will have to wait until February unless your lease is bought out by agreement or there is an early termination provision in the lease.

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