Sell a rental house- Can the lease be broken?

[kdumas]

What is the name of your state? California

If a renter has a 2 year lease (they've been living there about 9 months so far), but the owner has decided to sell the house, can this lease be broken in order to sell it?

 

[Who's Liable?]

No... a lease survives the sale and must be honored by the new owner of the house. They automatically become a LL and must abide by LL/T laws of their state. Any deposits paid by the tenant must be transfered as well. A tenant can pursue the new LL for their deposit if none is returned once all legal deductions have been taken out...