Tarrant County
- County Clerk, Real Estate Records for recorded property documents.
- Tax Assessor-Collector for county tax-office information.
- Tarrant Appraisal District for appraisal inquiries.
Fort Worth, TX seller help · Tenant-occupied property
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
When you sell the house to USA Home Buyers, you can leave the landlord role behind without first making the house vacant. A sale does not by itself cancel the lease; the buyer becomes the new landlord.
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Fort Worth, Texas and Tarrant, Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise Counties, including tenant-occupied houses. Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to talk about the house and tenancy.
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.
Tell us whether you want to discuss keeping the tenants in place or a possible move-out arrangement. We can talk through the house and the tenancy together.
Bring us the problem
Lease timing, limited access, needed repairs, rent or deposit records, or a difficult conversation with a tenant getting in the way? Tell us what is happening with the tenancy and the house. You do not need to have the answer before talking.
Call 888-274-5006 and talk it through.
What happens next
1. We discuss the lease, occupancy, and house
We talk through the Fort Worth address, who lives there, what the lease says, how access works, the house's condition, and the timing you have in mind. Copies of each lease and deposit record help describe the closing handoff.
2. You read the written offer and terms
We discuss the property as it stands and the tenancy. We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You can read the proposed price and terms before you decide.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
3. The title company reviews the closing handoff
If you choose to proceed, the title company handles the closing. The lease, who is living in the house, and the security-deposit records are part of the handoff details to discuss for this sale.
Local property-record and tax offices
Fort Worth city limits intersect Tarrant, Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise Counties. Confirm the property's actual county before using a county office; these are countywide starting points, not parcel-specific determinations. The county offices below handle property-record, appraisal, or tax-office questions.
Denton County
- Property Records for the County's property-records route.
- Tax Assessor-Collector for county tax-office information.
- Appraisal Districts for appraisal-office routing.
Parker County
- County Clerk for county clerk and recording information.
- Public Records for the County's records starting point.
- Tax Assessor-Collector for tax-office information.
Wise County
- County Clerk for property-record and deed-record routes.
- Tax Assessor-Collector portal for county tax information.
Johnson County
For a Johnson County address, start with the official County portal or its department directory to find the current property-record or tax-office contact.
Texas lease, notice, possession, and security-deposit rules
A sale does not by itself cancel the lease. The buyer becomes the new landlord, and tenants do not have to move just because ownership changes.
Month-to-month notice
A month-to-month tenancy with monthly rent can be ended by either side with notice. It ends on the later of the date stated in the notice or one month after the notice is given. A lease signed by both sides can set a different notice period. See Texas Property Code §91.001.
Security deposits when ownership changes
Under Texas Property Code §92.105, the new owner is responsible for returning security deposits starting the day it gets title. The new owner must give each tenant a signed statement saying it has bought the property and is responsible for the deposit, with the exact dollar amount.
You remain responsible for deposits you collected until the new owner receives them or takes over that responsibility, unless your written contract says otherwise. It is smart to credit the deposits to the buyer at closing. Have copies of every lease and deposit record ready for that discussion.
Questions and contact
Want to talk through the lease, access, repairs, or deposit handoff? Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above.
What sellers say about USA Home Buyers
Fort Worth tenant-occupied house questions
Can I sell my Fort Worth house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Fort Worth, Texas and Tarrant, Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise Counties, including tenant-occupied houses. A sale does not by itself cancel the lease; the buyer becomes the new landlord.
Do tenants have to move just because the house is sold?
No. A sale does not by itself cancel the lease or set a move-out date. The buyer becomes the new landlord, and the lease remains part of the handoff.
What happens to the security deposit when I sell?
The new owner is responsible for returning the deposit from the day it gets title and must give each tenant a signed statement saying it bought the property, is responsible for the deposit, and stating the exact amount. You remain responsible for deposits you collected until the new owner receives them or takes over that responsibility, unless your written contract says otherwise.
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy?
For a month-to-month tenancy with monthly rent, either side can end it with notice. It ends on the later of the date in the notice or one month after notice is given. A lease signed by both sides can set a different notice period.
Do I have to evict before I call?
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.
What should I have ready before we talk?
Start with the property address and what you know about the lease, occupancy, access, repairs, and timing. Have copies of each lease and deposit record ready for the closing discussion if you have them.