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Is it leagal for a homeowner to sell their home while a tenant is under a year contract?

Is it leagal for a homeowner to sell their home while a tenant is under a year contract?

Q: Can you sell a house with people living in it?

Yes, you can sell a house with tenants living in it. The sale of the property does not terminate the lease, and the new owner must honor the existing rental agreement until it ends.

Q: How long can someone live with you without being on the lease?

In general, a guest can stay for a short period, often defined by the lease or local laws, without being on the lease. However, if someone stays for an extended time, landlords may require them to be added to the lease or could consider them unauthorized occupants.

Q: Can you evict tenants after purchasing property in Texas?

In Texas, a new property owner cannot immediately evict tenants just because they purchased the property. The new owner must honor the existing lease until it expires, unless there are legal grounds for eviction, such as lease violations.

Full question:

Is it legal for a homeowner to sell their home while a tenant is under a year contract?

Category: Landlord Tenant
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Washington

Answer:

A landlord may sell their rental home as long as the lease terms don't prohibit the sale. Generally, if a property is sold when there is a fixed-term tenancy in place, the tenants are entitled to stay on until the end of that term under the same conditions.

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FAQs

Can my landlord sell the house I'm renting in Texas?

Yes, a landlord in Texas can sell a rental property even if it is occupied by tenants. The sale does not affect the existing lease agreement. Tenants have the right to continue living in the property under the same lease terms until the lease expires.