I’m sorry to hear you’re dealing with this. The sale of a rental property often puts current tenants in a precarious spot, particularly when their lease agreements are up for renewal. While this situation can be frustrating and may suggest potential legal recourse, the enforceability of any new rental terms or renewals hinges on whether an actual lease was signed. Based on the information you’ve provided, it sounds like there may be a miscommunication between you and your new landlord. It could be that the landlord has the “new” lease as the current lease, and it's not set to expire until next year, which could account for their statement that it’s too early to send a new renewal offer. If that’s not the case, your options may be limited based on how judges handle landlord-tenant disputes. The Statute of Frauds stipulates that lease contracts of a year or more must be in writing to be enforceable, meaning a mere promise to enter into a lease agreement is generally unenforceable by the courts. Thus, the viability of your case will ultimately depend on the specific facts and any evidence you can provide. C.R.S. 4-2-201 If the offer doesn’t exist and the new owner doesn’t provide you with a new offer, you could potentially become a “holdover tenant.” Under Colorado law, if you continue to live on the property past your lease’s expiration date and the landlord continues to accept monthly rent payments, a new lease agreement is applied, reverting to the same terms as your previous one. I would start by contacting your new landlord once more to clarify the current lease status and ensure there hasn’t been a miscommunication regarding your current rental status for the year. If that’s not the case, I recommend that you speak with a real estate attorney who practices Colorado landlord-tenant law. Consider scheduling a consultation with a member of our team to discuss your next steps.