Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania
Tenant rights on broken lease
I have a lease until May 2002 on a house. Lanlord states she has sold the house and I have to be out by December 10, 2001. what are my options and what am I entitled to monetarily if I have to move? Thank You!
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Tenant rights on broken lease
The lease must be reviewed by an attorney. However, in the absence of a provision in the lease to the contrary a Landlord cannot terminate the lease without your consent before the end of the lease term in the event of a sale. He can sell the property and you will have a new Landlord. He can assign the lease. If the lease provides for termination as a result of the sale a notice provision with at least sixty days is put in. Have the lease reviewed as soon as possible by competent counsel. If I can be of any assistence please let me know.