Clare, MI · Tenant-occupied property

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

Yes. We buy houses as-is in Clare and Clare County, including houses with tenants still living there.

That landlord exit comes after you sell the house to us. A sale alone does not cancel a lease or make a tenant move. Tell us about the lease, occupancy, access, repairs, and timing; you can call before those details are settled.

Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the house.

We give written cash offers in 24 hours.

Share the Clare address and what you know about the lease, occupancy, and timing.

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What we do with a tenant-occupied house

We talk about the house and tenancy together: who lives there, what the lease says, how access works, the rent and deposit records, the condition, and the timing you have in mind. You can start the conversation without settling every tenancy question first.

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

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.

Cash-for-keys is an agreed move-out arrangement. If it is part of the plan, put the terms in writing and make sure they fit the lease and applicable process. Selling with tenants in place is also an option to discuss.

Bring us the problem

A lease question, difficult access, needed repairs, rent trouble, or an uncertain move-out plan can make a rental hard to sell the usual way. Tell us what is happening; we can discuss the house as it stands and how the tenancy affects the handoff. Call 888-274-5006.

What happens next

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

    Tell us who lives there, the lease term, rent, access limits, condition, deposit balance, and your plans for possession. Start with what you know; you do not have to make the property vacant before calling.

  2. 2. We put the offer and terms in writing

    We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You can review the proposed price and terms before you decide.

  3. 3. We discuss the handoff and close with a title company

    Bring the lease, deposit balance and records, tenant notices, and any possession arrangement into the closing discussion. We can address how those records and the property will be handed over; the sale itself does not cancel the lease.

Local help for a Clare rental

Clare County lists the City of Clare, City of Harrison, Village of Farwell, and townships as separate local governments. A Clare-area address does not by itself establish whether a property is inside the City of Clare. The City's maps page cautions that its maps should not be relied on for legal purposes; confirm the parcel's municipality with the relevant office. The Clare County local-government directory lists the jurisdictions.

City of Clare Building, Zoning & Code

For city zoning, code, or property-maintenance questions, start with the City's Building, Zoning & Code page. City Hall is at 202 W. Fifth Street in Clare. Confirm that the property is within city limits before relying on a city contact.

Clare County Community Development

The City identifies Clare County Community Development as the office handling building permits and inspections for Clare. County offices are at 225 W. Main Street in Harrison. Contact the office about permit or inspection questions; these local offices are not a substitute for advice about a lease or tenant rights.

Michigan tenant rights: leases, notice, possession, and deposits

In an ordinary sale, the existing lease generally stays in place and the buyer takes the property subject to the remaining lease term. Selling by itself does not make a tenant move. The actual lease and applicable Michigan notice rules matter to when a tenancy can end and possession can change. See the Michigan Judicial Institute's landlord-tenant law benchbook on new owners and existing tenancies.

Michigan notice rules — MCL 554.134

Michigan law has different notice rules for different tenancy situations and reasons for ending a tenancy. Check the lease and the notice rule that fits before planning possession. The sale itself is not a move-out notice or an automatic move-out date.

Security deposits when a landlord's interest ends — MCL 554.614

A sale does not automatically release the seller from responsibility for a security deposit. One way to end that responsibility is to give the deposit to the new owner and notify the tenant by ordinary mail of the transfer and the new owner's name and address. Keep the balance, who holds the money, and the transfer and notice records together for the handoff.

The Michigan Legislature's Practical Guide for Tenants and Landlords also addresses what happens to a deposit when a rental is sold.

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Clare tenant-occupied seller questions

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

Yes. We buy houses with tenants in place. An ordinary sale generally leaves the existing lease in place, and the buyer takes the house subject to the remaining lease term. Selling alone does not make a tenant move.

Do I have to evict the tenants 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.

Does selling the house set a tenant move-out date?

No. A sale by itself does not cancel the lease or set a move-out date. The lease and applicable Michigan notice rules determine what can happen with the tenancy and possession.

What happens to the security deposit when I sell?

The sale does not automatically release you from responsibility for the security deposit. One way to end that responsibility is to transfer the deposit to the new owner and notify the tenant by ordinary mail of the transfer and the new owner's name and address. Keep the balance and handoff records with the lease.

What should I have ready before we talk?

Nothing has to be perfect. If you have them, the property address, lease, rent and deposit records, access details, tenant notices, repair information, and the timing you are considering can help us discuss the house and tenancy.

Talk through the tenant situation

Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above. Tell us what you know about the Clare property and tenancy; you can start before deciding what should happen with possession.

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