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Ann Arbor, MI seller help · Tenant-occupied property
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Yes. You can sell your Ann Arbor house with tenants still living there. That benefit is about your landlord exit after selling to USA Home Buyers—not a promise that tenants move out first. A sale by itself does not cancel the lease or guarantee a vacant house.
USA Home Buyers buys houses in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Want to discuss a cash offer for the property? Call 888-274-5006 or use the form below.
Talk through your Ann Arbor tenant-occupied house
Tell us what is happening with the lease, rent, access, repairs, notices, deposit records, and timing. You can start the conversation before deciding what to do about the tenancy.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the property address. We will follow up to discuss the lease, occupancy, access, and condition.
What we do
We start with the house and the tenancy: who lives there, what the lease says, how access works, what rent and deposits are involved, and what timing you are considering. You can call before deciding whether to seek possession.
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.
If you are comparing a direct sale, we can review the property as it is. You do not need repairs, cleaning, or a cleanout to sell to us.
Bring us the tenancy, access, or repair problem
Lease timing, a tenant who limits access, a house that needs work, or an uncertain move-out plan can all be part of the conversation. Tell us what you know and what you are unsure about. You do not have to settle the tenancy before you call.
Call 888-274-5006 and tell us what is happening.
What happens next
1. Tell us about the house and tenancy
Share the Ann Arbor address, who lives there, what the lease says, access limits, repairs, deposit records, and the timing you have in mind. Start with what you know; you do not have to make the house vacant before calling.
2. Discuss the property and written offer
We talk through the house as it stands and the occupancy details. We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You receive written offer terms before you commit.
3. Review the handoff and close
The title company handles the closing. The lease, tenant access, occupancy, and deposit records are part of the handoff discussion. If a notice or possession question affects the sale, confirm your legal obligations with a Michigan landlord-tenant attorney.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Local help for an Ann Arbor property
The lease, notice, possession, and security deposit
A sale by itself does not cancel a lease or make the house vacant. Keep the lease and any written notices together. Before making a change to access or possession, check the lease and the Michigan rules that apply to this rental; do not assume the sale changes them.
For a question about a notice deadline or the legal steps for possession, get Michigan-specific advice from a landlord-tenant attorney before acting. The right answer depends on the lease and the facts of the tenancy.
Keep the security-deposit balance, records showing who holds it, and tenant communications with the lease. Do not assume the deposit is yours to keep from the sale. Ask the title or closing company how the balance and records should be documented for this transaction, and ask a Michigan landlord-tenant attorney about your legal duties.
Ann Arbor tenant-occupied house questions
Can I sell my Ann Arbor house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. You can talk with us about selling while tenants are still there. A sale by itself does not cancel the lease, so the lease and occupancy need to be part of the plan.
Do I have to evict the tenants before I call?
No. You can call before deciding what to do about possession. A sale does not itself give you vacant possession or change the lease; check the lease and get Michigan-specific legal guidance before taking a notice or possession step.
What happens to the security deposit when the property sells?
Keep the deposit balance and records with the lease. Do not assume the deposit is yours to keep from the sale. Ask the title or closing company how the balance and records should be documented, and ask a Michigan landlord-tenant attorney about your legal duties.
What should I tell you about the tenancy?
Start with what you know: who lives there, the lease term, rent, access limits, any written notices, repairs, the deposit records, and the timing you are considering. You do not need to resolve every question before calling.
How does access work if a tenant is still in the house?
Tell us what the lease or current arrangement says about access and any limits already discussed with the tenant. Access depends on the lease and rules that apply to the specific rental, so do not assume a sale changes those terms.
What sellers say about USA Home Buyers
Talk through the tenant situation
Call 888-274-5006 if you want a cash offer to compare with your other sale options.