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Question concerning multiple year lease

Started by west64th
about 16 years ago
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Member since: Aug 2009
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We are considering entering into a lease in a condo building. The apartment is also on the market for sale. The owner is willing to accept a 1 year lease with an option for a 2nd and even 3rd year. Is the baseline that a potential buyer would be subject to the option years? We obviously can insert a clause saying a sale of the apartment does not void our option years, but I was wondering what the rule is absent an explicit agreement.
Response by EZrenter
about 16 years ago
Posts: 106
Member since: Apr 2009

Given that the unit is simultaneously for rent and on the market for sale at the same time, a reasonable conbclusion to draw is that the seller wants to sell it at the right price but does not want to lose income by waiting for theat deal to come through and therefore renting it as a stop-gap measure. The rule is "anything goes" if it is not implicit.

What do you mean by an "option" anyway? Is it agreed that there is a right to renew or that you have the first right of refusal (or does the condo owner have that?). Are you paying a premium for an option or was it thrown in by the seller? Was it a compromise as in you'll pay a higher rent the first year for the benfit have the option of staying or going?

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Response by flatironj
about 16 years ago
Posts: 168
Member since: Apr 2009

potential buyer will be subject to your option to renew unless your lease provides otherwise.

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Response by alanhart
about 16 years ago
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Member since: Feb 2007

Owner is delusional.

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