Sale of property = end of lease?
Yes, the new owner is bound. However, if the lease is longer than a year, the binding effect on the new owner could be more complicated.
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Litigation Lawyer at Kirkland, WA
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Yes, the new owner is bound. However, if the lease is longer than a year, the binding effect on the new owner could be more complicated.
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