Eviction & moving out
Can my landlord sell the house while I'm renting it?
Yes - but the sale doesn't end your lease. In most states the new owner buys the property with your tenancy attached and must honor the lease's terms until it ends.
'The house sold, you have 30 days' is one of the most common myths renters hear. A fixed-term lease generally survives a sale: the buyer becomes your new landlord, same rent, same term, and your deposit must be transferred or returned.
Month-to-month tenancies are more exposed - a new owner can end them with ordinary notice. During the sale itself you still hold full rights: proper notice for showings, quiet enjoyment, everything.
The details vary by state. Notice rules in your state →
General educational information, not legal advice. Laws vary by state and city and change over time - for a specific situation, contact a local tenant-rights organization.