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If my landlord sells the house will I be forced to move?

My landlord is selling, do I have to move? I have about 6 months left on my lease and I've lived here for years. I don't know what the buyers plans are. If the buyer doesn't want renters, will I be forced to move?
Asked By Miguel | Houston, TX | 406 views | Renting | 1 year ago
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Chris Yochum

Dickson Realty

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I would read your lease and laws in you state regarding leases, though your lease should protect you from being forced out. Leases generally transfer with the purchase of a property. You will want to ask the old or new landlord on what they plan to do in the future to see if you will be needing to find a new place once the lease runs out.
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Tammi Nicholas

Epic Real Estate

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Read your lease & communicate with your landlord. I just helped a couple buy a duplex and 1 tenant was in lease & one was not. The sellers communicated with us from the beginning and the lease conveyed to my buyers in closing and the other tenant chose to move before close.
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Jennifer Schill

Keller Williams Brazos West

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Simple answer is yes. You should have until the end of your lease + 30 days.
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Nancy David

RE/MAX Associates Northeast

Typically in Texas you are protected with your lease terms if there is a new owner. Be sure to read your lease in detail to see if there is any language on this matter.

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