Can You Sell a House With Tenants?
Quick Answer
Yes, you can sell a house with tenants—even non-paying ones. We buy rental properties with existing tenants in place. You don't have to evict first. We take on the tenant situation and handle it after closing.
Your Options When Selling With Tenants
When you have tenants and want to sell, you have three main options:
Option 1: Wait for the Lease to Expire
If the lease ends soon, you can wait, give proper notice, and sell the property vacant. This works if you're not in a rush and the tenants will leave peacefully. But it delays your sale and keeps you paying carrying costs.
Option 2: Evict the Tenants First
Florida evictions require proper notice and can take 30-90 days (or longer if contested). This adds time, cost, and stress. And if tenants damage the property on the way out, you're stuck with repairs.
Option 3: Sell to Us With Tenants in Place
We buy the property as-is, with tenants included. You close, get your cash, and we handle the tenants after. No eviction, no waiting, no drama. This is often the fastest and least stressful option.
Why Selling With Tenants Is Hard on the Traditional Market
Most retail buyers won't purchase a property with tenants because:
- They want to move in themselves
- Banks won't finance occupied properties with problem tenants
- They don't want to inherit a landlord-tenant dispute
- Showings are difficult when tenants won't cooperate
This leaves you with two choices: evict first (time and money) or sell to an investor who knows how to handle tenants.
We Buy Properties With Problem Tenants
We've bought houses with all kinds of tenant situations:
- Non-paying tenants: Even if they're months behind on rent, we'll buy.
- Long-term leases: We can take over the lease and become the new landlord.
- Section 8 tenants: We work with housing voucher programs.
- Difficult tenants: We know Florida landlord-tenant law and can handle the situation.
You get your cash at closing. We deal with whatever comes next. If you're tired of being a landlord, call (561) 258-9405 or get a free cash offer.