What are the legal obligations of a tenant when a rental property is sold?

When a rental property is sold in North Dakota, tenants have certain legal obligations. First, tenants must make sure that the new owner is aware of the rental agreement and that they are aware of their obligations in the agreement. Secondly, tenants should continue to pay the rent until the current rental agreement ends, regardless of who the new owner is. Tenants should not make changes to the agreement, such as increasing the rent or shortening the lease without the new owner’s approval. Finally, tenants must abide by the new owner’s instructions or directives in regards to the rental property, including any changes or updates the new owner may require. Tenants should always review the new landlord’s policies and procedures to ensure that they are doing everything required of them when the property is sold. It’s also important to remember that in North Dakota, the state landlord-tenant laws may supersede any state or local law or agreement. Additionally, tenants have the right to challenge any changes made by the new landlord that are not in accordance with state law and can contact the local housing authority to file a complaint.

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