City of Chico Code Enforcement
The city describes code-enforcement work that includes substandard-housing and vacant-property concerns. Contact this office about a local code-enforcement question for an address within the city.
Chico, CA and Butte County seller help · Tenant-occupied property
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Chico, CA and Butte County, including houses with tenants still living there. A sale by itself does not cancel the lease, so you can start the conversation before deciding what to do about possession.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. Tell us about the house and tenancy; you can call before deciding what happens with the tenants.
Talk about your Chico rental
Share the address and what you know about the lease, occupancy, access, condition, and timing.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the property, lease, access, and what is happening with the tenancy.
What we do
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
You don't 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.
If helping the tenants move may work better for everyone, tell us. We can discuss whether a cash-for-keys arrangement fits the lease and the situation; any move-out agreement should have written terms.
Bring us the problem
Lease timing, access limits, repairs, rent, or a difficult conversation about the house can all be part of the discussion. Tell us what has happened and what the lease or tenant notices say. Call 888-274-5006 and talk it through.
What happens next
1. We discuss the lease, occupancy, and house
Tell us the Chico address, who lives there, what the lease says, how access works, the condition of the house, and the timing you have in mind. Lease and deposit records and tenant notices help describe the handoff; start with what you know.
2. We put the offer and terms in writing
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You can read the proposed price and terms before deciding whether to accept.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
3. The title company closes the sale
If you choose to go ahead, closing takes place through a title company. Bring the lease, deposit records, and tenant notices into the closing discussion so the occupancy and deposit handoff can be accounted for in the written terms.
Local help for a Chico rental
These City of Chico links are starting points for local code, permit, and inspection questions. The city publishes a GIS page and City Limits Map for boundary orientation; ask the city to confirm whether a particular address is within its jurisdiction.
City of Chico Building Division inspection information
Use the Building Division page for city permit and inspection information. It is a local starting point, not a conclusion about whether a specific house needs an inspection or permit before sale.
California lease, possession, and security-deposit rules
A sale does not by itself cancel a tenant’s lease or rental agreement. Keep the actual lease, occupancy details, deposit records, and tenant notices together; local rent and eviction rules may also apply.
The buyer takes the property subject to the lease
California Civil Code section 821 gives a buyer who takes the property subject to a lease the same rights to collect rent and enforce that lease. The sale alone does not end the rental agreement or set a tenant’s move-out date; the lease and applicable notice and possession process still matter.
You have two choices for the remaining security deposit
When your ownership ends, California Civil Code section 1950.5 gives you two choices for the deposit balance after lawful deductions. You can transfer what remains to the buyer and notify the tenant by personal delivery or first-class mail. The notice must identify any claims against the deposit, the amount transferred, and the buyer’s name, address, and phone number.
Or you can return what remains to the tenant with an itemized accounting. If the required transfer or return steps are skipped, the buyer can share liability for the deposit. Keep the lease, deposit records, and tenant communications available for the closing discussion.
The new owner gives tenants contact and payment information
California Civil Code section 1962 requires the new owner to give tenants its contact information and where to pay rent within 15 days. Share the current lease, rent records, deposit details, and written tenant notices so the closing can account for them.
Questions and contact
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the Chico house, lease, access, or repairs. You can also compare next steps with these local resources.
Chico home-sale net proceeds calculator →Compare your own sale numbers and costs using editable planning figures.Chico and Butte County seller resources →Find local market information, official contacts, and other property-situation pages.Chico code-violation help →See local information for a house with code notices, permit questions, or repairs.
Questions about selling a Chico house with tenants
Can I sell my Chico house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Chico and Butte County, including houses with tenants. A sale does not by itself cancel the lease. California Civil Code section 821 gives the buyer the same rights to collect rent and enforce the lease.
Does selling the house mean the tenants have to move?
No. A sale by itself does not cancel the lease or set a move-out date. The lease and any applicable notice and possession process still matter.
Do I have to evict tenants before I call?
No. You can call while tenants are still living there and talk through the lease, access, repairs, and occupancy before deciding what to do about possession.
What happens to the security deposit when the house sells?
After lawful deductions, you can transfer the remaining deposit to the buyer and give the tenant the required notice, or return the remaining amount with an itemized accounting. California Civil Code section 1950.5 describes the transfer steps; the new owner must also give tenants contact and rent-payment information within 15 days.
What should I have ready before we talk?
Start with what you know about the address, lease, who lives there, rent, access, repairs, notices, deposit, and timing. If available, keep the lease, deposit records, and tenant communications nearby; you do not need to resolve every tenant question before calling.
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Talk through the tenant situation
Call 888-274-5006 or return to the form above. Start with the Chico address and what you know about the tenancy.