City of Athens, OH · Athens County · Selling with tenants
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Yes. You can sell your Athens house with tenants still living there. After closing, we become the landlord. The lease typically stays with the house, so tenants can stay under the lease.
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in the City of Athens and Athens County, Ohio. Call 888-274-5006 or tell us about the lease, occupancy, access, or repairs in the form.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the house, lease, and occupancy.
What we do with a tenant-occupied Athens house
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. We buy in the City of Athens and Athens County, including houses with tenants in place.
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. Tell us about the property and tenancy.
Bring us the problem
Tell us what is happening with the tenancy, access, or repairs. You can call before those questions are settled or the house is ready for a sale.
Call 888-274-5006 and tell us what is getting in the way.
What happens next
1. We discuss the house and tenancy
We talk through the Athens address, lease, who lives there, access, the house's condition, repairs, and what you want to happen.
2. You get the offer and terms in writing
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
3. We talk through the handoff
We discuss the lease, occupancy, and security-deposit details for closing.
Local help for an Athens rental
For a rental in the City of Athens, the City's Rental Housing page has permit materials, an inspection schedule, a checklist, and landlord-tenant resources. The City's Code Enforcement / Community Development office handles rental-compliance and inspection questions. Not sure which office covers the house? Call us — we'll sort it out with you.
Ohio leases, notice, possession, and security deposits
The lease and possession
The lease typically stays with the house when it sells, and tenants can stay under the lease after closing. When we buy it, we become the landlord.
Notice if you want to end the tenancy
If you want to end a month-to-month tenancy, Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17 requires written notice at least 30 days before the next rent due date. For a week-to-week tenancy, the notice period is 7 days. Read Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17.
Security deposits
Security deposits typically transfer to us at closing. We discuss the lease and deposit as part of the handoff.
What our sellers say
“LISTEN, PROPERTY TAXES GOT TOO HIGH FOR MY FIXED INCOME. SOLD IT TO THEM. WALKED AWAY WITH CASH. GLAD IT'S OVER.”
“Facing foreclosure ... Very stressful time... They handled it professionally and got me out of the debt...”
“no open houses. no realtors tracking dirt in. just a straight cash sale for our house so we could move. Glad it's over.”
Questions about selling an Athens house with tenants
Can I sell my Athens house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. We buy houses as-is in the City of Athens and Athens County, Ohio, with tenants in place. The lease typically stays with the house when it sells, so tenants can stay under the lease after closing.
Do I have to evict before I call or sell to you?
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. Tell us about the property and tenancy.
What notice applies if I want to end a periodic tenancy?
If you want to end a month-to-month tenancy, Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17 requires written notice at least 30 days before the next rent due date. For a week-to-week tenancy, the notice period is 7 days.
What happens to the security deposit when the house sells?
Security deposits typically transfer to us at closing. We discuss the lease and deposit as part of the handoff.
Where can I ask about a City of Athens rental permit or inspection?
For a rental in the City of Athens, the City’s Rental Housing page has permit materials, an inspection schedule, a checklist, and landlord-tenant resources. The City’s Code Enforcement / Community Development office handles rental-compliance and inspection questions. Not sure which office covers the house? Call us — we’ll sort it out with you.
Talk through your tenant-occupied Athens house
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above. Tell us what is happening with the lease, access, repairs, or property.