Can a homeowner sell their home with a tenant under contract?

Full question:

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

Answer:

A landlord can sell their rental property even if a tenant has a lease. The lease terms typically do not prevent the sale. If the property is sold while there is a fixed-term tenancy, the tenant has the right to remain until the lease ends, under the same conditions.

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FAQs

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.