Birmingham, AL seller help · Tenant-occupied property

Can I sell my Birmingham house with tenants still living there?

You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.

Yes. We buy tenant-occupied houses as-is in Birmingham and Jefferson, Shelby, and Walker Counties. A sale does not by itself cancel the lease; we can talk through the occupancy and handoff while the tenants are still there.

We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.

Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. You do not have to settle the tenancy before you start the conversation.

We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.

We give written cash offers in 24 hours.

Share the address and the tenancy details you know.

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What we do

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 a tenant move-out arrangement may work better than handing over an occupied house, tell us. We can discuss whether that belongs in the sale plan without treating the lease as if it disappeared.

Bring us the problem

Lease timing, unpaid rent, access, repairs, tenant communication, or a deposit question getting in the way? Tell us what is happening with the house and tenancy. We can start with the details you have.

Call 888-274-5006 and talk it through. You do not have to make a possession decision before you call.

What happens next

  1. 1. We discuss the lease, occupancy, and house

    We talk about the lease term, rent and deposit, who lives there, access, the house condition and repairs, and the timing you are considering. Share records if they are handy; start with what you know.

  2. 2. We discuss a written cash offer

    We give written cash offers in 24 hours.

  3. 3. You read the terms before deciding

    Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.

    The lease, occupancy, and deposit records are part of the closing handoff. If the written terms work for you, a title company handles the closing.

Local county offices for the property

Birmingham's incorporated boundary intersects Jefferson, Shelby, and Walker Counties. A Birmingham mailing address or metro-area label does not identify a parcel's county. These county offices can help with property-tax or recording questions; confirm the actual county and the right desk for the property.

Jefferson County

The Alabama Department of Revenue county directory lists the Jefferson County Tax Assessor at the County Courthouse, 716 Richard Arrington Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35263, and lists the Tax Collector separately. The Jefferson County Probate Court identifies Birmingham and Bessemer recording divisions. Confirm the correct office directly; this page does not assign a property to a division.

Walker County

The Walker County Revenue Commissioner lists the County Courthouse office at 1803 Third Avenue, Suite 102, Jasper, AL 35501, with separate assessing and collecting contacts. The Walker County Probate Office lists Courthouse Annex II at 1900 Third Avenue South, Jasper, with separate Recording and Judicial phone lines.

Alabama tenant rights, notice, and security deposits

A sale does not by itself cancel a lease. In Alabama, the buyer generally takes over as landlord subject to the rental agreement. Keep the lease and deposit facts with the sale details so the handoff reflects who is living there and what the agreement says.

Alabama Code §35-9A-141 — rental agreements

The lease continues through a sale unless it ends under the agreement or applicable law. A fixed-term lease and other legal protections may require a different approach; the buyer takes over subject to the rental agreement.

Alabama Code §35-9A-201 — security deposits

A security deposit generally cannot exceed one month's rent. The law allows additional amounts for pets, changes to the home, or added liability risk. After the tenancy ends and the tenant returns possession, the landlord must mail the refund and an itemized account of lawful deductions within 60 days. Missing the deadline can make the landlord liable for twice the original deposit.

The holder of the landlord's interest when the tenancy ends is bound by these rules. Include the deposit balance and rental records in the closing handoff.

Alabama Code §35-9A-441 — ending periodic tenancies

To end an ordinary month-to-month tenancy, a landlord generally must give written notice at least 30 days before the periodic rental date named in the notice. A week-to-week tenancy generally requires at least seven days of written notice. A fixed-term lease or other legal protections may require a different approach.

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Birmingham tenant-occupied seller questions

Can I sell my Birmingham house while tenants are still living there?

Yes. You can sell with tenants in place. A sale generally does not cancel the Alabama lease; the buyer takes over as landlord subject to it. Tell us about the lease and occupancy while we discuss the sale.

Does selling the house end the lease?

No. A sale by itself does not cancel the lease. In Alabama, the buyer generally takes over as landlord subject to the rental agreement, so include the lease and occupancy details in the handoff.

Do I have to evict before I call?

No. 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 happens to the security deposit when I sell?

Alabama generally limits a security deposit to one month's rent, with allowed additional amounts for pets, changes to the home, or added liability risk. After the tenancy ends and the tenant returns possession, the landlord must mail the refund and an itemized account of lawful deductions within 60 days. The holder of the landlord's interest when the tenancy ends is bound by the rules, so arrange for the deposit and rental records to transfer at closing.

How much notice does Alabama require to end a periodic tenancy?

For an ordinary month-to-month tenancy, Alabama generally requires written notice at least 30 days before the periodic rental date named in the notice. A week-to-week tenancy generally requires at least seven days of written notice. A fixed-term lease and other legal protections may require a different approach.

What should I have ready before I call?

If available, have the property address, lease, rent and deposit records, who holds the deposit, access limits, tenant occupancy, repair needs, and timing nearby. Start with what you know; you can call before every detail is organized.

Talk through the lease and house

Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above. Start with the Birmingham address and what you know about the tenancy.

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