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    Default Landlord is Selling the House and Wants to Evict Us

    My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Michigan

    I have a twelve month lease and have been a perfect tenant. The landlord has a buyer for the house and called us two months ago saying we have to move. We refused and she sent Notice to Quit with no explanation telling us to move in 30 days. One the 29th day we sent a certified letter stating our intentions not to move unless we could come to an agreement. The next day we received a Summons and Complaint. She even listed "Pending Sales" as the reason for eviction. I cant decide to hire a lawyer or go the hearing myself. Please help?

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    Default Re: Landlord is Selling the House and Wants to Evict Us

    what does your lease say about sale of the building?

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    Default Re: Landlord is Selling the House and Wants to Evict Us

    Your lease ends when?

    The sale of a property does not, of itself, affect the validity of your lease. As Lehk indicates, there's a possibility that your lease contains a provision allowing for the early end of the tenancy if the property is sold - such a clause would be unusual.

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    Default Re: Landlord is Selling the House and Wants to Evict Us

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    what does your lease say about sale of the building?
    here is the only language dealing with the sale of the property:

    Sale of the Premises By the Landlord
    12. Should the landlord sell or transfer the management of the premises during the term of this Lease the Tenant's security deposit shall be transferred to the new owner and/or manager. Upon written notification to the tenant of such transfer the tenant shall discharge the Landlord from any liability relating to the security deposit and shall hold only the new owner and/or manager liable for the security deposit and all related requirements and responsibilities.

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    Our lease ends January 27th, 2014

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    Default Re: Landlord is Selling the House and Wants to Evict Us

    so, go to court and defend your situation. The lease transfers to the new landlord so the new owner is stuck with you until such time a termination can be mutually agreed upon or your lease expires.


    Many landlords do believe they have a right to terminate a lease simply because the property is being sold. They are wrong unless there are specific provisions in the lease allowing it.

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    so, go to court and defend your situation. The lease transfers to the new landlord so the new owner is stuck with you until such time a termination can be mutually agreed upon or your lease expires.


    Many landlords do believe they have a right to terminate a lease simply because the property is being sold. They are wrong unless there are specific provisions in the lease allowing it.

    thank you

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