What happens if landlord sells property?

How the answer differs across 3 jurisdictions

GermanyFull article
The Short Answer

Nothing changes for you—the lease continues unchanged with the new owner, who steps into the landlord’s legal position. Your rights and obligations remain exactly the same.

100%
Lease continuity: The tenant’s rights and obligations continue fully under the new owner
Next term date
Landlord’s liability ends only if tenant terminates at first legally allowed date after learning of sale
No time limit
New owner assumes all rights and duties from the moment ownership transfers
UKFull article
The Short Answer

Your tenancy continues unchanged if your landlord sells the property — the new owner becomes your landlord, and all terms of your existing tenancy agreement remain in force.

Tenancy continu
Legal effect
No notice neede
From old landlord
Same rent & ter
Under original contract
1988 Act applie
Governing law
US-CaliforniaFull article
The Short Answer

No, the new owner cannot evict you just because the building was sold — your lease remains in effect, and month-to-month tenants keep their rights under California law.

Lease survives
Lease remains valid
30–60 days
Notice for no-cause eviction
Rent control
Applies if local law exists
90 days
Relocation aid (if applicable)

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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.