Lease Agreement Rights

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In Florida, new property owners must generally honor existing leases until they expire. Rent changes require mutual agreement unless specified in the lease. Review your lease for clauses on ownership changes. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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I live in Florida and recently the property I was renting was just bought by a new owner. Now they are trying to cancel my lease that isn’t up yet and change my rent price.
In Florida, a new property owner generally must honor existing leases. Here's some general legal information:
- The new owner must comply with the lease terms until it expires.
- Any change in rent or lease terms typically requires mutual agreement.
- Review your lease for specific clauses about ownership changes.
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My lease doesn’t mention anything about ownership changes or any clauses.
In Georgia, lease agreements usually have to be honored by new property owners unless specified otherwise. Here are some general points:
- The new owner must respect the lease terms until it expires.
- Rent changes require mutual agreement unless the lease allows it.
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