Comments on: What Happens If A Landlord Breaks A Lease?

By: Kerry

Kerry — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:01:26 +0000

If a lease states that three (3) months prior to the close of the lease the tenant will be advised what percentage the rent will increase (based on consumer cost index per month) but fails to do this and the end of the lease is just one month away……what happens?

By: Cheryl G

Cheryl G — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:57:49 +0000

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.

By: Flyby

Flyby — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:14:47 +0000

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.

By: The "Axeman" cometh

The "Axeman" cometh — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:07:52 +0000

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.

By: Richard B

Richard B — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:44:34 +0000

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.

By: Just Gone

Just Gone — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:40:21 +0000

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.