Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Breach of Year Lease by Landlord

California-

Our landlord sold the property we rent and gave us a 30-day notice on 4/19

stating we must be out by 5/5. We sent him a ''bill'' for our security deposit, last's

month rent, the amount to buy us out of the remainder of the lease (3 months) and

moving expenses.

He is refusing to pay stating that it is against the law for us to do that.

Does anyone know what the law is? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!


Asked on 4/24/02, 5:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koenen Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.

Re: Breach of Year Lease by Landlord

It depends on what your lease says. Some leases state that a tenancy is terminated immediately upon sale of the property. If your lease says that, he will be required to refund your deposit, but you will probably need to move.

If the lease agreement is silent regarding that, then you can stay until the end of the lease term.

Fax the lease to me, and I will review it for you.

925-397-3044

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Answered on 4/24/02, 5:54 pm


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