Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

Eviction Rights of a Third Party Landlord

Our home was originally owned by a very nice and happy landlord. He has, however, during the course of our lease, sold the property to a, shall we say,

"less diplomatic" landlord. Can this new landlord remove us from the premises at will, or is he bound by the terms of the original lease? Is he bound to give us "squat" rights to renew this lease?

Thank you.


Asked on 5/06/99, 7:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Gerald Hershenson Law Office of Gerald M. Hershenson

Re: Eviction Rights of a Third Party Landlord

The new landlord is bound by your old lease. Selling real estate can not deprive you of your rights under the original lease obligation. However, the landlord can terminate the lease at the end of the term. There are no such legal obligations know as squat rights in Pennsylvania. As long as the landlord gives the proper notices or you give the notices that are required the lease can be renewed or terminated as the case may be. Many leases contain provisionsforll automatic renewal for a full lease term unles proper notice is given within the time limitations set forth in the lease. You should have the lease reviewed by an attorney to fully understand your rights. The question remains to me why would you want to stay if your landlord does not treat you properly. I am not sure what you mean by the term "diplomatic". If the landlord sexually harrasses a tenant or does other improper acts he would be subject to civil liability.

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Answered on 5/07/99, 3:28 pm


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