Go to your county's legal aid,every county should have one.I would just pick up the phone and call any lawyers office and ask the legal secretary.
What Happens To Your Lease When Your Apartment Building Is Sold?
I went through a similar situation when the building I was living in was in foreclosure. Yes, you ARE protected by your "old" lease until it expires. After 12/31/08, your new landlord can do whatever he wants.