My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: VA
I just moved back stateside from an overseas tour in Dec. Renting a nice house from another active duty servicemember since Jan 1st of this year, with a 3 year lease. Landlord called the other day saying he and his family are moving out of state and want to sell the house, and giving us the option to move out. He would rather sell than hire a property manager. Truth be told, we want to stay...we just made an international move, we love the house, the neighborhood, the schools...we don't want to move. We looked over our lease and apart from the lease end date (Jan 2016) and the military clause, there's also a portion that says this:"If Landlord sells or otherwise transfers all or any interest in the Premises during the term of this Lease, Tenant agrees that Landlord may transfer the security deposit, plus any interest required by law, to the purchaser who in such event shall be obligated to comply with the provisions of this section." Am I accurate in my understanding this to mean that if they end up selling the property, the new landlord is required to honor our lease? What are my options as a tenant? I know my rights covered by a military clause, but what are his rights as a military landlord? Thanks...

