Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: FL

I'm currently renting a home and have been for six months. The contract between me and the landlord is supposed to be one year. However I just got word that the landlord has sold the house. Now what happens here? I'm not yet ready to move out and I feel there is a contradiction in our contract. I doubt the new owner to the title will uphold the previous agreement. Would they have to evict me or do I need to pack up now?

What if we refuse to leave the house immediately? Then what?

Someone please help.


Asked on 10/01/12, 7:14 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

The new owner is subject to your lease.

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Answered on 10/01/12, 7:30 pm
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Mr. Slater is correct. Your lease survives the sale. The new owner must honor it.

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Answered on 10/02/12, 6:27 am


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