What to do if the apartment complex I live in was sold, and although I have a lease, the new owner is asking me to sign a new one?
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What to do if the apartment complex I live in was sold, and although I have a lease, the new owner is asking me to sign a new one?
I have 7 months left on my lease. What happens if I don’t sign a lease with the new owners? I would prefer to just move out. Can I?
Asked on December 14, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Georgia
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country since the unit you rent has been sold the lease that you signed before the sale goes with it to the new owner. As such you are under no obligation to sign a new lease and you can simply ride out the balance of it.
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