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If the owner ultimately decides to put the property on sale—either with the current tenant or after reaching an agreement—the tenant has legal rights to a pre-offer and withdrawal.
The tenant must formally notify by registered fax of their intention to purchase the property, specifying exact price and terms. They then have 30 natural days to acquire it under those same conditions.
Current legislation establishes that this right cannot be waived in new contracts. If the owner fails to make this notification before signing with another buyer, the tenant could cancel the sale through withdrawal and remain in possession of the property under the original terms.
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