Will you buy my Columbus rental with tenants still living there?

Yes. We purchase tenant-occupied properties with tenants in place — month-to-month tenants, lease tenants, and even non-paying tenants. No eviction required before sale. We handle the tenant situation as the new owner after closing. Call 888-274-5006.

What are my notice obligations to tenants in Ohio?

Ohio law requires written notice before most landlord entries. For a standard showing, 24-hour notice is required. For an inspection or showing with reasonable advance notice under a lease provision, requirements vary. We typically don't require interior showings — we can often make an offer based on exterior inspection, photos, and a walkthrough at your convenience. Consult an Ohio-licensed real estate attorney for notice requirements specific to your lease.

What if my tenant is behind on rent or in eviction?

We buy in all of these situations — current tenants, month-to-month tenants, tenants behind on rent, and properties with active Franklin County Municipal Court eviction cases. With Columbus's 51.3% renter-occupied housing share, these situations are common. We price the offer accordingly and take the risk ourselves. Call 888-274-5006.

How does the security deposit work when I sell?

Under Ohio law, when ownership transfers, the security deposit obligation transfers to the new owner. We account for this in our purchase process. At closing, security deposit obligations transfer to us. This is standard in Ohio and your title company will handle the mechanics.

What areas near Columbus do you buy tenant-occupied rentals?

All of Franklin County and nearby Central Ohio areas: Columbus, Westerville, Dublin, Hilliard, Grove City, Gahanna, Worthington, Upper Arlington, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Canal Winchester, and surrounding communities. Columbus's 51.3% renter-occupied rate means tenant-occupied sales are a significant part of what we do here. Call 888-274-5006.

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Sell a Tenant-Occupied Rental in Columbus OH — We Buy With Tenants In Place

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USA Home Buyers purchases tenant-occupied rental properties throughout Columbus and Franklin County — with paying tenants, month-to-month tenants, or non-paying tenants. No eviction required before closing. Columbus's 51.3% renter-occupied rate means we do these sales constantly. Written cash offer in 24 hours. Close in 7–14 days. Call 888-274-5006.

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Selling a Rental Property With Tenants in Columbus OH

Columbus has a 51.3% renter-occupied housing share — one of the highest in Ohio — which means a large portion of residential properties for sale come with tenants in place. Selling a tenant-occupied property through the retail market is difficult: most retail buyers are owner-occupants who need vacant possession, and tenant notice requirements, showing coordination, and the uncertainty of tenant cooperation all slow the process.

USA Home Buyers purchases tenant-occupied properties without requiring vacant possession. We do not require interior showings that disrupt your tenant. We make an offer based on exterior inspection, photos, and available property information. You close, we become the new landlord — and your tenant situation transfers to us to handle.

Non-paying tenants and eviction situations

Ohio eviction (forcible entry and detainer) runs through Franklin County Municipal Court. Even with a court order, the process can take 3–6 months or more. If you're mid-eviction or facing a non-paying tenant situation, a cash sale is often faster and cheaper than completing the eviction, doing repairs, and re-renting or listing. We account for tenant risk in our offer and take that burden off you at closing.

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Columbus market data

Median sale price: $299,802; Redfin · Columbus, OH · provider-defined place; Three months ending August 2026
Median days on market: 42 days; Redfin · Columbus, OH · provider-defined place; Three months ending August 2026
Homes sold: 2,950 homes; Redfin · Columbus, OH · provider-defined place; Three months ending August 2026
Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI): $248,686; Zillow · Columbus, OH · provider-defined place; As of 2026-07-31
For-sale inventory: 2,412 homes; Zillow · Columbus, OH · provider-defined place; As of 2026-07-31

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