What happens if my landlord wants to sell the property I'm renting?

Generally, an existing, valid tenancy continues to bind a new owner even after the property is sold — the sale of the property doesn't automatically terminate your tenancy, and the new owner effectively steps into the shoes of the previous landlord in relation to your existing agreement, at least for its remaining term.

If you have a written lease or rent agreement for a specific period, the new owner would generally need to honour that agreement until it naturally expires, rather than being able to immediately evict you just because ownership changed hands.

Once your existing agreement period ends, the new owner can decide whether to renew your tenancy or ask you to vacate, following the proper legal process applicable to your tenancy. It's a good idea to keep copies of your rent agreement and payment records handy, and to get in writing any confirmation from the new owner about how they intend to proceed, to avoid confusion during the transition.