Columbus OH › Tenant-occupied property
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Yes. You can sell a Columbus, Ohio rental with tenants still living there. When you sell to us, you can leave the tenants in place; the lease typically stays with the house. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Columbus and Delaware, Fairfield, and Franklin counties.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Call 888-274-5006We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the property, lease, occupancy, and timing.
What we do with a tenant-occupied house
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 a move-out conversation is part of the problem, bring it up. We can discuss whether a written move-out arrangement fits the house and what everyone needs. You do not have to settle the tenancy before you call.
Bring us the problem
Tell us what is happening with the lease, tenant communication, access, or repairs. You can call 888-274-5006 or use the form above; you do not need to make the house vacant or finish repairs before starting the conversation.
What happens next
1. We talk through the house and tenancy
We talk through the house, who lives there, the lease, access, condition, and your timing. You do not need every detail or document ready to start the conversation.
2. We put the offer and terms in writing
We review the title, any loan payoff, occupancy, and who can sign. You get a written offer and clear written terms to review before you commit.
3. The title company handles closing
Closing takes place through a title company, with the occupancy and security-deposit handoff addressed in the closing details. Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us.
Local county property records
Columbus properties may be in Delaware, Fairfield, or Franklin County. Use the Recorder for the property's county for land-record questions.
Ohio leases, notice, possession, and security deposits
A sale does not by itself cancel the lease. The lease typically stays with the house, and the buyer becomes the landlord. Tenants do not have to move out before closing just because the property is sold.
If you would rather sell the house empty, Ohio Revised Code §5321.17 says ending a month-to-month lease takes written notice at least 30 days before the next rent due date. For a week-to-week lease, the notice period is 7 days. Those notice periods can help you plan; they do not make an occupied house vacant on their own.
Security deposits typically transfer to the new owner at closing. When we buy the house, we discuss the deposit handoff with the lease and occupancy details.
Read the Ohio Revised Code §5321.17 for the state's written-notice periods.
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Questions about selling a Columbus house with tenants
Can I sell my Columbus house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. You can discuss a sale while tenants are still living in the house. The lease typically stays with the property, so the tenants do not have to move just because the house is sold.
Does selling the house cancel the lease?
No. A sale does not by itself cancel the lease. The lease typically stays with the house, and the buyer becomes the landlord when the sale closes.
Do I have to evict tenants before I call?
No. You can call while the tenants are still there. Tell us about the lease, occupancy, access, and anything else affecting the property so we can discuss the situation.
What notice applies if I want to end a periodic lease?
For a month-to-month lease in Ohio, written notice must be given at least 30 days before the next rent due date. For a week-to-week lease, the notice period is 7 days. See Ohio Revised Code §5321.17 below.
What happens to the security deposit when I sell?
Security deposits typically transfer to the new owner at closing. When we buy the house, we discuss the deposit handoff with the lease and occupancy details.
Do I need to collect the lease and deposit records before we talk?
No. Tell us what you know about the lease, occupancy, rent or deposit, access, and repairs. We can talk through the rest together.
Talk through the tenant situation
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form below. Tell us what is happening with the lease, access, or repairs.
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Prices, timing and your selling options
Home prices in Columbus
Homes in Columbus, OH sold for a median of $298,858 for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in Columbus, OH spent a median of 46 days on the market for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). You still have bills while waiting to sell, including utilities and any mortgage payments. Allow time for closing, too.