What Happens If A Landlord Breaks A Lease?

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What Happens If A Landlord Breaks A Lease?

We moved into our duplex 6 months ago with two dogs(with no deposit). We have 6 more months of our lease to go. The landlord is selling the duplex . If she sells it can the new landlord try to get us to get rid of our two dogs?It’s in the lease that we have them would that be breaking the lease?Can they make us give them a pet deposit it’s in the lease theres no pet deposit. What will happen if they want us to move before our 6 months is up?This whole thing makes me mad because we told our landlord we wanted to have a place long term and six months is not long term before we even signed the lease.

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5 Responses to “What Happens If A Landlord Breaks A Lease?”

Just Gone says:

October 4, 2009 at 3:40 am

no. the new landlord has to comply with the terms of the pre- arranged lease. however, when the end of the lease is up, you might have a battle on your hands.
Richard B says:

October 4, 2009 at 3:44 am

The new owner will have to abide by the present lease until it expires. At that time you and the new owner can negotiate a new lease. When a person buys a property like this he/she also buys up all the leases connected with that property.
The "Axeman" cometh says:

October 4, 2009 at 4:07 am

Provided you have a written lease agreement with your present landlord (and a copy in your hands) the “new” owner must abide by the existing contract, but when its time is up be prepared to move or sign a new contract with the new landlord with their rules and rates.
Flyby says:

October 4, 2009 at 4:14 am

Laws vary from one area to another. It boils down to what is in the lease. I would think that you would be OK until the lease expires. The new owner will need to decide whether he wants to allow pets. He could ask you to sign a new lease before the old one ends. I suggest talking to the new owner as soon as possible and discuss it with him.
Cheryl G says:

October 4, 2009 at 4:57 am

Real property that is rented typically sells subject to a current lease. In other words, the new owner would not be able to change the lease or evict you until the terms of the lease have been satisfied (6 months from now). If you have a problem, contact the landlord/tenant arbitration board in your jurisdiction for help.