What happens to my tenancy if the development is sold?

If a development or apartment changes ownership, your tenancy does not automatically end. Your existing rights & the applicable law continue to matter.

What happens if ownership changes

• We will tell you about a change to the legal landlord or managing agent when required.
• Your existing tenancy terms & statutory protections do not simply disappear.
• We will explain any change to the correct payment or contact arrangements.
• Any tenancy deposit must continue to be handled lawfully.
• Repairs & landlord responsibilities continue under the appropriate arrangements.

In England, a landlord cannot require you to move out solely through an informal announcement of a sale. Any attempt to regain possession must follow the statutory grounds, notice & legal process.

For qualifying new Dublin tenancies with a large landlord, Irish security-of-tenure rules give particularly strong protection; the sale of a property does not automatically create a right to end your tenancy.

If you receive an unexpected demand to pay someone new, verify it using your existing, trusted contact details before transferring money.

You can find independent advice from Citizens Advice or Threshold.