City of Ellsworth — municipal services
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Ellsworth, Maine · Hancock County · Tenant-occupied property
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Ellsworth and Hancock County, Maine, including houses with tenants still living there. A sale does not by itself cancel a lease; a written lease stays in force for its term, and the buyer steps in as the new landlord.
The landlord-exit benefit comes after you sell to us; it does not mean a tenant has to move out first. Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. You can tell us about the lease, access, or repairs before deciding what should happen with possession.
What we do
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.
We can talk about the tenancy as it is now, including whether a tenant staying or a move-out conversation may work better for everyone involved.
Bring us the problem
Is the lease unclear, is access difficult, or does the house need repairs? Tell us what is happening with the property and the people living there. You do not have to resolve every tenancy question before starting a sale conversation.
Call 888-274-5006 and talk it through.
What happens next
1. We discuss the lease, occupancy, and house
We talk through the Ellsworth address, who lives there, what the lease says, how access works, the house’s condition, deposit records, and the timing you have in mind. Start with what you know.
2. You review a written cash offer and terms
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You can read the proposed price and terms before you decide.
3. A title company handles closing and the handoff
If you choose to proceed, a title company handles the closing. The lease, occupancy, security-deposit records, tenant notice, and any possession plan are part of the written handoff details for the sale.
Local help for an Ellsworth rental
For a code or property-condition question, start with the City of Ellsworth’s official site for current municipal contacts. Check that the property is within the city before relying on a city office.
Maine law — tenancy at will and notice
14 M.R.S. §6002 explains the notice rules for ending a tenancy at will, including the 30-day rule and circumstances that can allow shorter notice.
Maine leases, notice, possession, and security deposits
A sale does not by itself cancel the lease or make the tenants move. A written lease stays in force for its term, and the buyer steps in as the new landlord. The sale and any separate plan for possession are different things.
A month-to-month tenancy at will generally takes at least 30 days’ written notice to end. A sale is not one of the reasons Maine allows shorter notice. The lease and the reason for ending the tenancy still matter. See 14 M.R.S. §6002.
When the house is sold, you must either transfer each security deposit to the buyer with an accounting or return it to the tenant, less lawful deductions. If you transfer the deposit, mail each tenant a notice with the buyer’s name and address and a copy of the accounting. Complete the transfer and accounting no later than closing, and give the buyer written proof at closing. Once those steps are done, you are released from further liability for those funds. The buyer then takes responsibility for the deposits, must keep them separate from the buyer’s own money, and must return them as Maine law requires. See 14 M.R.S. §6035 and §6038.
Questions and contact
Want to talk through the lease, access, repairs, or deposit handoff? Call 888-274-5006 or use the form at the top of this page.
Ellsworth tenant-occupied house questions
Can I sell my Ellsworth house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. A sale does not by itself cancel the tenants’ rights. A written lease stays in force for its term, and the buyer steps in as the new landlord. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Ellsworth and Hancock County, including houses with tenants in place.
Do tenants have to move out when I sell the house?
No, not just because the house is sold. The sale does not by itself end the lease or set a move-out date. A month-to-month tenancy at will generally takes at least 30 days’ written notice to end; the lease and applicable notice rules still matter.
What happens to the security deposit when I sell?
You must either transfer each deposit to the buyer with an accounting or return it to the tenant, less lawful deductions. If you transfer it, mail each tenant notice with the buyer’s name and address and a copy of the accounting. Complete the transfer and accounting no later than closing, and give the buyer written proof at closing.
Do I have to evict before I call?
No. You can talk with us while the tenants are still there. Tell us what is happening with the lease, occupancy, access, or repairs, and we can discuss whether keeping the tenants in place or helping them move may work better for everyone.
What our sellers say
“LISTEN, PROPERTY TAXES GOT TOO HIGH FOR MY FIXED INCOME. SOLD IT TO THEM. WALKED AWAY WITH CASH. GLAD IT'S OVER.”
“Facing foreclosure ... Very stressful time... They handled it professionally and got me out of the debt...”
“no open houses. no realtors tracking dirt in. just a straight cash sale for our house so we could move. Glad it's over.”
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USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Ellsworth and Hancock County, Maine. Call 888-274-5006 or go to the cash-offer form.