If the place is being sold, the landlord has got to let you know as soon as it’s put up for sale. You must let the landlord show buyers through the place, but you can have a say about when that happens. Work it out with your landlord.
Once a property is sold, the old landlord must tell you who the new owner is and when they take over.
If a property is sold when there is a fixed-term tenancy in place, you are entitled to stay on until the end of that term under the same conditions. If, however, you wish to move, you should discuss this with the new owner. Any agreement should be put in writing.
If the new owner chooses to continue with a periodic tenancy, then the same terms and conditions of the original tenancy apply. The new owner must let you know their name and contact details, and where the rent is to be paid.
Mortgagee sale
If a property is sold by mortgagee sale and there is an existing tenancy, the existing tenancy is taken over by the mortgagee or the new owner. The rights of the landlord and tenant are the same, except that the mortgagee can only give notice once possession has been taken. A mortgagee sale will also override a fixed-term tenancy, with the mortgagee able to give notice as if the tenancy were periodic.
Change of tenant
Generally you can assign (transfer) the tenancy to another person if you have the landlord’s written consent. The landlord should not unreasonably withhold that consent. However, if the landlord wishes to prevent you from assigning or subletting the tenancy at all, it must be mentioned in the tenancy agreement.
If there is a change among the tenants, with one of the original tenants being replaced by someone else, a change of tenant form needs to be completed.
If all the old tenants move out, a completed bond refund form should be sent.作者: AMICUS_LAW 时间: 2011-10-6 10:45:56