Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer — Transfer and Recording
The county office handles land-document transfer and recording and provides property-record context. Use its official page for county information about those records.
Cleveland, Ohio seller help · Tenant-occupied property
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Yes. You can sell a Cleveland rental with tenants still living there. A sale does not by itself cancel the lease: in Ohio, the lease typically stays with the house and we become the landlord, so nobody has to move out before closing.
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is for cash in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. 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 can call now to talk about the lease, access, or repairs.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the house and the tenancy.
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What we do
We buy 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.
We can talk through whether keeping the tenant in place or discussing a move-out arrangement may work better for everyone. You do not have to decide that before you call.
Bring us the problem
Lease timing, access, repairs, or a difficult tenant conversation getting in the way? Tell us what is happening. We can discuss the property and tenancy with you; you do not have to solve every issue before you call.
Call 888-274-5006 and tell us what you are dealing with.
What happens next
1. We talk about the house and lease
Tell us the Cleveland address, who lives there, what the lease says, how access works, the deposit amount, the house condition, and what timing you have in mind. Start with what you know.
2. We put a cash offer in writing
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
You can read the written offer and terms before deciding whether to move ahead.
3. You review the terms and closing
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
We discuss the occupancy and deposit handoff as part of the sale. The lease and written terms show what is being transferred; the tenant does not have to move out just because the house is sold.
Local help for a Cleveland property
These Cuyahoga County offices cover property-record or estate questions that can come up alongside a sale. They are not a substitute for checking the lease or the rules that apply to a specific tenancy.
Cuyahoga County Probate Court
If the property also involves an estate, this is the county court resource for estate-related matters.
Ohio leases, notice, possession, and security deposits
Selling the house and ending a tenancy are separate decisions. A sale does not by itself cancel the lease, and you can discuss an occupied sale without first asking the tenant to leave.
Ohio Revised Code § 5321.17 — periodic leases
If you choose to end a month-to-month tenancy, Ohio law calls for written notice at least 30 days before the next rent due date. For a week-to-week tenancy, the notice period is at least 7 days. Those notice periods are about ending the tenancy; they are not a requirement to make the house vacant before selling it to us.
The lease and who stays
For a tenant-in-place sale, the lease typically stays with the house and we become the landlord. Nobody has to move out before closing just because the property is sold.
The security deposit
When tenants stay in the house, the security deposit typically transfers to us at closing. Tell us the deposit amount and who holds it so the handoff can be discussed with the written sale terms.
Possession is not the same as notice
If the tenant remains in the house, the sale can proceed with the tenancy in place. A notice to end a periodic lease is not itself a move-out requirement for a sale; tell us whether you are discussing an occupied handoff or a separate move-out plan.
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What sellers say about USA Home Buyers
Here's what sellers have said about working with us.
“Howard worked at Home Savings Bank for twenty-eight years. When he retired, we talked about downsizing for two years before we actually did it. The property tax on our Canfield Road house was $3,800 a year, and with both of us on fixed incomes that added up. USA Home Buyers closed in seven days. We're in a smaller place in Boardman with half the maintenance.”
“I got behind on payments after losing my warehouse job. The lender filed in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court and I didn't know what to do. USA Home Buyers explained the Ohio judicial foreclosure timeline, made a written offer the next morning, and we closed before the case moved to summary judgment. I walked away with money instead of losing everything.”
“The house on Michigan Avenue had been in Clara's family since 1951. When the waterline under the street broke, water backed up through the foundation and we had standing water in the basement for four days. Mold, foundation damage, HVAC destroyed. We're both past seventy and we couldn't put $40,000 into a house we'd been thinking about leaving anyway. Closed in ten days.”
Questions about selling with tenants in Cleveland
Can I sell my Cleveland house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. You can sell the house with tenants still there. A sale does not by itself cancel the lease; in Ohio, the lease typically stays with the house and we become the landlord, so nobody has to move out before closing.
Do I have to evict the tenants before I contact 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 happens to the lease when I sell?
A sale does not by itself cancel the lease. For a tenant-in-place sale, the lease typically stays with the house and we become the landlord.
What happens to the security deposit?
The security deposit typically transfers to us at closing when tenants stay in the house. Tell us the deposit amount and who holds it so we can discuss the handoff.
What notice applies if I want to end a periodic lease?
Ohio Revised Code § 5321.17 says written notice must be given at least 30 days before the next rent due date to end a month-to-month tenancy, or at least 7 days for a week-to-week tenancy. You do not have to end the lease just to discuss selling with tenants in place.
Talk through your tenant-occupied house
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. Tell us what is happening with the lease, access, occupancy, or repairs.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.