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    Apr 3, 2013, 08:20 PM
    Can a landlord refuse to renew a one year lease when I am a model tenant?
    My lease is up JUne 30th and the landlord called me today and said she was selling the property, and would not be renewing the lease. I have read that she is required to renew my lease unless she has good cause (which she does not have). I just want to know whether she has to renew for another year since the current lease is a year or can she change it to month to month?
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    Apr 3, 2013, 08:36 PM
    We need to know the state in which the property is located before we can give you an answer. Tell us where you are and we'll look up the law.
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    Apr 4, 2013, 03:11 AM
    As Lisa said ANY question on law needs to include your general locale as laws vary by area. This more than others. For example. NJ law does not allow termination of a lease except for cause. Most other states don't require any reason to terminate an expired lease.. So I'm wondering what you read and where.

    I would suspect sale of the property would be a valid reason though.
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    Apr 4, 2013, 03:36 AM
    I know in all states where I own property, I am not required to renew a lease if I do not want to.
    Also of course they are allowed to change terms such as amout of rent at renewal also.
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