House sold during lease term – lease remains valid, no need to move

Cost: No cost at all
In plain terms: If a house is sold while you’re still renting it, your lease stays valid. The new owner must honor the original contract and let you live there until it ends. You won’t need to move out or renegotiate any terms. This only applies if you’re already living there legally; be sure to keep proof such as the lease, payment records, and documentation showing when you moved in.
Benefit: The Civil Code includes a principle known as “sale does not break lease,” meaning a property sale has no effect on an existing lease agreement. The actual wording is: “Any change in ownership of leased property during the lease term does not affect the validity of the lease contract.” In other words, even if the house changes hands while you’re renting it, the new owner must abide by the original terms and let you stay until the lease ends.
Evidence grade: A
Sources:全国人大 (2020). 民法典（第七百二十五条）. https://www.spp.gov.cn/spp/fl/202006/t20200602_463888.shtml
Notes: This applies only if you’re already residing there lawfully; the law refers to such occupancy as “legal possession and use.” It’s essential to retain all relevant documentation, including the lease, proof of payments, and records indicating your move-in date.