Question 11

The lease remains in effect despite the property sale.

When a property is sold, the lease agreement remains intact, and the new owner must honor the lease terms until its expiration. Therefore, the tenant is not required to vacate the premises within 7 days as requested by the new owner.

A) is voidable due to the tenant's age

This option is incorrect because a lease is not automatically voidable simply due to the tenant's age, especially if the tenant is 19 years old and has the legal capacity to enter into a lease agreement. Age alone does not invalidate the lease once it is in effect.

B) is void with 30 days' notice

This choice is incorrect as well. A lease does not become void simply due to the sale of the property, nor does it require a 30-day notice to terminate. The new owner must respect the existing lease agreement until its natural expiration.

C) remains in effect

This option is correct because when a property is sold, the lease remains binding and enforceable. The new owner inherits the responsibilities of the lease, meaning the tenant retains their rights to occupy the property as specified in the lease terms.

D) is terminated on the day of the sale

This statement is incorrect because the lease does not terminate upon the sale of the property. The rights of the tenant continue under the terms of the lease, and they cannot be forced to leave simply because the property changes ownership.

Conclusion

The lease remains in effect after the property sale because the new owner is obligated to honor the existing lease agreement. Options A, B, and D fail to recognize the legal protections afforded to tenants under lease agreements, reinforcing that the correct answer, C, accurately reflects the continuity of the lease despite the change in ownership.