Can a landlord unilaterally terminate a rental agreement?

Questioner

I have been renting a home since July 2022 under an open-ended contract. My landlord wants to sell this home and sends me a registered letter stating that the lease will be terminated as of July 2023. Can my landlord terminate the contract for this reason?

Lawyer

Good afternoon, In principle, a tenancy agreement for an indefinite period cannot be terminated by the landlord, unless there are urgent reasons. The landlord may not evict you when selling the property: purchase does not break a lease. In any case, the sale of the property does not fall under an urgent reason. If you wish to discuss your case further, you can always contact us without obligation. Gr, Silvienne Leito FerLei Legal 06-49175526