Lee County Clerk & Recorder
Official Lee County office page.
Dixon, IL and Lee 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 Dixon and Lee County, including houses with tenants still living there.
You can start the conversation before the house is vacant. A sale does not by itself cancel a lease, so the tenancy and handoff still matter.
Call 888-274-5006 or request a cash offer with the form.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us where the property is and what is happening with the tenancy.
What we do with a tenant-occupied house
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.
We can talk through the lease, who lives there, access, rent, deposits, repairs, and the timing you have in mind. The goal is to understand the house and the handoff, not to assume the tenants have already moved.
Bring us the problem
Is the hard part lease timing, getting access, repairs, rent, a deposit, or a move-out conversation? Tell us what is happening, even if the details are not settled. You can call before deciding what to do about notice or possession.
Call 888-274-5006 and tell us about the house and tenancy.
What happens next
1. We talk through the lease, occupancy, and house
Share the address, the condition, who lives there, what the lease says, any access limits, the rent and deposit details you know, and your timing. Start with what you have; you do not have to make the property vacant before you talk.
2. We review the property and put the offer in writing
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You can read the proposed price and terms before you decide whether to continue.
Before you commit, we provide the written offer and terms. If you sell to us, closing takes place through a title company.
3. We account for the handoff and closing
Discuss the lease, occupancy, security-deposit balances, and any prepaid rent with the closing professionals so those details can be accounted for in the transaction.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Illinois state, county and city transfer taxes. This does not include your mortgage, liens, back taxes, or share of current property taxes.
Lee County office links
For local county office contacts, see the official Lee County pages for the County Clerk & Recorder and Circuit Clerk.
Lee County Circuit Clerk
Official Lee County office page.
Illinois leases, notice, possession, and deposits
An ordinary sale generally leaves the existing lease in place. The tenant does not have to move simply because the house is sold, so the sale alone does not give you vacant possession.
Illinois statute on ending a month-to-month tenancy
If you want to end an ordinary month-to-month tenancy, the state rule generally requires 30 days' written notice. The lease or local rules can require more. This notice rule does not mean a tenant has to leave just because the property is sold.
Illinois security-deposit statute, 765 ILCS 710/1.1
Security deposits and prepaid rent need to be accounted for at closing. An ordinary sale does not automatically release the previous landlord from those obligations. We can discuss the lease, deposit amount, who holds it, and any prepaid rent with the closing professionals.
More Dixon seller resources
Dixon home-sale net proceeds calculator →Compare your own sale numbers, costs, and written offer using the existing calculator.Dixon and Lee County seller resources →Browse local guides, market information, and other seller situations.How the Dixon process works →See the broader path from property details to written terms and title-company closing.Dixon-area reviews and trust information →Read more about evaluating a cash buyer and the seller review process.
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Dixon tenant-occupied seller questions
Can I sell a Dixon rental while tenants are still living there?
Yes. We buy houses with tenants in place. In an ordinary Illinois sale, the lease generally remains in place, so the tenant does not have to move just because the house sells.
Does selling the house end the lease or give me possession back?
No. A sale does not by itself cancel an existing lease or require the tenant to move. The lease and any applicable notice rules still matter if you want the property vacant.
How much notice is generally required for a month-to-month tenancy?
For an ordinary month-to-month tenancy, Illinois generally requires 30 days' written notice. The lease or local rules can require more.
What happens to security deposits and prepaid rent at closing?
Security deposits and prepaid rent need to be accounted for at closing. An ordinary sale does not automatically release the previous landlord from those obligations.
Talk through the tenant situation
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. Start with the Dixon address and what you know about the lease, occupancy, access, and timing.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the house and tenancy; you can start with what you know.
Prices, timing and your selling options
Home prices in Dixon
Homes in Dixon, IL sold for a median of $154,950 for the three months ending August 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in Dixon, IL spent a median of 38 days on the market for the three months ending August 2026 (Redfin). You still have bills while waiting to sell, including utilities and any mortgage payments. Allow time for closing, too.