City of Abilene Code Compliance
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Abilene, TX seller help · Tenant-occupied property
Sell Your Abilene House With Tenants Still Living There
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Yes. You can sell an Abilene house with tenants still living there. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. We buy houses in Abilene and Jones and Taylor counties.
A sale does not by itself cancel a lease; the buyer becomes the new landlord. Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to talk through the house and tenancy.
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What we do with a tenant-occupied house
We buy houses as-is in Abilene and Jones and Taylor counties. We can talk about the house while tenants are still there; tell us what the lease says, how access works, and what repairs the property needs.
Sometimes an agreed move-out plan may work better for everyone than an occupied handoff. You don't always need to evict to sell to us. We buy houses with tenants in place — we've done it many times, including cash-for-keys when that works better for everyone.
Bring us the problem
Tell us what is happening with the tenancy, access, or repairs. Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above. You can start with what you know; you do not have to make the house vacant before talking with us.
What happens next
1. We discuss the lease, occupancy, and house
We talk through who lives there, the lease and access details you know, the condition of the house, and the timing you are considering.
2. You get written terms to review
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. The offer and terms are in writing before you commit, so you can read them and decide whether to proceed.
3. A title company handles closing
A title-company closing follows the written terms. Lease and occupancy details can be discussed as part of the handoff; the sale itself does not cancel the lease.
Local help for an Abilene rental or code concern
Use the office that matches the property's actual location and question. Abilene Code Compliance is a local starting point for a code concern within city jurisdiction. For a county office contact, choose Jones or Taylor County based on where the property is.
Jones County Clerk
Use this official county-office link when the property is in Jones County.
Taylor County Clerk
Use this official county-office link when the property is in Taylor County.
Texas tenant rights, notice, and security deposits
Selling the house does not by itself cancel a lease. The buyer becomes the new landlord. The lease and the facts of the tenancy still matter when you plan the handoff.
What happens to the security deposit
Under Texas Property Code §92.105, the new owner is responsible for returning the security deposit from the day title transfers. The new owner must give each tenant a signed statement saying it bought the property, is responsible for the deposit, and identifying the exact dollar amount.
If you collected a deposit, you remain responsible for it until the new owner receives it or takes over that responsibility, unless your written contract says otherwise. It can be sensible to credit the deposit to the buyer at closing.
Read Texas Property Code §92.105 for the ownership-change deposit rule.
Notice for a month-to-month tenancy
For a month-to-month tenancy with monthly rent, either side may end the tenancy with notice. It ends on the later of the date in the notice or one month after the notice is given. A lease signed by both sides can set a different notice period.
See Texas Property Code §91.001 for the month-to-month notice rule. Have copies of each lease and deposit record ready for closing.
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Abilene tenant-occupied seller questions
Can I sell my Abilene house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. We buy houses with tenants in place. A sale does not by itself cancel the lease, and the buyer becomes the new landlord.
Do I have to evict the tenants before I call?
You don't always need to evict to sell to us. We buy houses with tenants in place — we've done it many times, including cash-for-keys when that works better for everyone. A sale itself does not end the lease.
What happens to the security deposit when the house is sold?
When the buyer gets title, Texas law makes the new owner responsible for returning the deposit and requires a signed statement to each tenant with the exact amount. You remain responsible for deposits you collected until the buyer receives them or takes over that responsibility, unless the written contract says otherwise.
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy?
For a month-to-month tenancy with monthly rent, either side may give notice. The end date is the later of the date in the notice or one month after it is given. A lease signed by both sides can set a different notice period.
What should I have ready for the conversation?
If you have them, bring copies of each lease and deposit record. Details about who lives there, access limits, repairs, and the timing you are considering can also help us understand the house and tenancy.
Talk through the lease, access, or repairs
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above. Tell us what is happening with the Abilene house and tenants.
Prices, timing and your selling options
Home prices in Abilene
Homes in Abilene, TX sold for a median of $290,000 for the three months ending August 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in Abilene, TX spent a median of 20 days on the market for the three months ending August 2026 (Redfin). You still have bills while waiting to sell, including utilities and any mortgage payments. Allow time for closing, too.