Legality of Home Purchase with Tenants on Current Lease

[Jordon Doddy]

Hi Everyone!

I am currently considering purchasing a duplex in Asheville. The current landlord has both sides of the duplex rented. The original lease had them on a year term which has since expired. The original lease states that unless otherwise discussed the lease will be renewed at the same term from the original lease. After several email communications the landlord has sent us emails between both tenants and himself confirming earlier this year being on month to month. We have another recent email reply from both tenants confirming they understand they are on month to month with the landlord. Is this legally binding for the tenants?

Thanks