In many
forums over the Web, one question seems to appear over and over again: may an
owner sell his/her property if a lease contract is in force in Buenos Aires , Argentina
The answer
to this question is: Yes. Now, what the owner can't do is to throw the tenant
out of the apartment, since it would breach the lease contract. Still, if the
tenant agrees to leave, an arrangement could be made, but it is generally not
the case. So, unless the tenant agrees to it, the landlord cannot tell him/her
to leave, and the tenant may stay until the lease ends.
So, those
who want to sell his/her property with a lease contract in force, may deal with
the new buyer of the property so that they agree to buy it and continue with
the lease contract until it comes to an end, and he/she will also have to obey
the terms and conditions of said lease. Once the buyer agrees to this, the sale
of the apartment may be made.
Once the sale
is done, the tenant should be notified of the new owner of the apartment,
together with the changes relating to the payment of the rent (who the tenant
will have to pay to, where, etc.)
So, if you
are thinking of selling your apartment and there is a lease contract in force,
you should first tell the buyer of these conditions so that he/she keeps complying
with the contract, and then you should notify the tenant once the sale has been
made. Still, if you have any doubts, you should ask a lawyer or a specialist
who can give you some advice on the matter.
