Q: We Have 8 mo left on a one year lease but the landlord has sold the home..what rights do we have?
On Sept 26,2019 We signed a one year lease. We knew the house has been for sale, but the landlord assured us repeatedly that if it sold the new owners would be required to honor our lease. Well he now has an offer, but the new owners want to take ownership in 90 days. We need to know what our rights as tenants are. We are in Englewood, FL.
The landlord has offered us a new home in a town close by for around the same rent. It is not one he owns, but another landlord wanting a long term rental. We need to know if we have to move? Can we get moving costs? Can we ask for this landlord to pay our rent in the new place? Mostly, what are our rights ? Do we have the right to make him honor our lease? Thank you for your time.
A:
Under Florida law the landlord must abide by the terms of the written lease--meaning you can stay on for 8 more months; but in this case that might not be your best option--because the new owner wants you out early.
Suggestion: Try to make a deal that includes the landlord's offer--but also requires the landlord to "make you whole."
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