Does the lease end when the house is sold?

Generally, an existing lease survives the sale of the property, meaning the new owner steps into the landlord's role and has to honor the lease's remaining term rather than the sale automatically ending it. Buyers of a tenant-occupied home should review the lease terms closely before closing so they know exactly what they're taking on. A real estate attorney can confirm how a specific lease and sale interact, since exceptions can exist depending on the lease's own language.