Madison County property-tax offices
Tax Assessor: 1918 N. Memorial Parkway, 2nd floor, Huntsville, AL 35801; 256-532-3350. Tax Collector: 256-532-3370. Alabama Department of Revenue county-office directory.
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
That is the landlord-exit benefit after you sell to USA Home Buyers. Yes, you can sell your Huntsville house with tenants still living there. A sale does not by itself cancel the lease; the buyer takes over as landlord subject to it.
We buy houses as-is in Huntsville and Madison, Limestone, Morgan, and Marshall counties. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to tell us about the lease, access, repairs, or timing. You do not have to solve the tenancy before you start the conversation.
Talk through your tenant-occupied house
Share the Huntsville address and what you know about the lease, occupancy, rent, deposits, access, and timing.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address, lease and occupancy details, access, repairs, and timing.
What we do
We talk through the house and tenancy together: who lives there, what the lease says, how access works, what rent and deposits are involved, and what repairs or timing you are weighing.
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.
If a tenant move-out arrangement may work better for everyone, tell us. We can discuss the situation without assuming that a sale ends the lease or sets a move-out date.
Bring us the problem
A lease that is still running, limited access, overdue repairs, rent concerns, or an uncertain move-out plan can make a rental hard to sell. Tell us what is happening and what you would like the handoff to look like. Call 888-274-5006 to talk it through.
What happens next
1. We discuss the lease, occupancy, and house
We talk about the Huntsville address, who lives there, what the lease says, access, rent and deposit records, repairs, the house’s condition, and the timing you have in mind. Start with what you know.
2. You review a written offer and its terms
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Read the price and terms before you decide whether to move forward.
3. The lease and deposit details are part of the handoff
Share the lease, rent and deposit records, and any tenant notices with the closing professionals. The written terms and closing documents can account for the actual tenancy and deposit handoff.
4. A title company handles closing
A title company reviews ownership and the documents needed for settlement. The lease and the actual deposit records stay part of the closing discussion; selling the house does not by itself cancel the lease.
Local property and tax help
Huntsville city limits intersect Madison, Limestone, Morgan, and Marshall counties. First confirm the actual parcel’s county: the city name or postal address alone does not identify which county office applies. The City of Huntsville GIS resources and city-limits map help orient you, but are not a determination of a parcel’s county or taxing office. The contacts below are property-tax routes, not rental or tenant-rights offices; the Alabama Department of Revenue directory was retrieved October 6, 2026.
Limestone County Revenue Commissioner
Limestone County Courthouse, 100 S. Clinton St., Suite A, Athens, AL 35611; 256-233-6433. Alabama Department of Revenue county-office directory.
Morgan County Revenue Commissioner
Morgan County Courthouse, 302 Lee St. NE, Decatur, AL 35601; 256-351-4696. Alabama Department of Revenue county-office directory.
Marshall County Revenue Commissioner
Marshall County Courthouse, 424 Blount Ave., Suite 124, Guntersville, AL 35976; 256-571-7743. Alabama Department of Revenue county-office directory.
Alabama lease, notice, possession, and security-deposit rules
A sale does not by itself cancel a lease. The buyer takes over as landlord subject to it, so you can discuss a sale while tenants are still living in the house. The lease and the actual occupancy still matter for the handoff.
The lease can continue after a sale
The buyer takes over as landlord subject to the existing rental agreement; the sale alone does not end the lease or make the house vacant. Alabama Code § 35-9A-141 — landlord and rental-agreement definitions.
Security deposits
Alabama generally limits a security deposit to one month’s rent. Extra amounts may be allowed for pets, changes to the home, or added liability risk. When the tenancy ends and the tenant gives back possession, the landlord must mail the refund and an itemized account of lawful deductions within 60 days. Missing that deadline can cost twice the original deposit. The landlord holding the interest when the tenancy ends is bound by these rules, so transfer the deposit and rental records at closing. Alabama Code § 35-9A-201 — security deposits.
Notice for month-to-month and week-to-week tenancies
Ending a month-to-month tenancy generally takes written notice at least 30 days before the periodic rental date named in the notice. A week-to-week tenancy generally takes at least seven days’ written notice. A fixed-term lease and other legal protections may require a different approach. A sale by itself does not set a tenant’s move-out date. Alabama Code § 35-9A-441 — ending periodic tenancies.
Questions and contact
Questions about selling a tenant-occupied Huntsville house
Can I sell my Huntsville house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. We buy houses with tenants in place. A sale does not by itself cancel the lease; the buyer takes over as landlord subject to it, so the tenancy remains part of the handoff.
Do I have to evict tenants before I talk with you?
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.
What happens to the security deposit when I sell?
Transfer the deposit and rental records at closing. Alabama generally caps a security deposit at one month’s rent, with allowed exceptions. When the tenancy ends and the tenant gives back possession, the landlord must mail the refund and an itemized account of lawful deductions within 60 days. The landlord holding the interest when the tenancy ends is bound by these rules.
How much notice is needed to end a periodic tenancy in Alabama?
Ending a month-to-month tenancy generally takes written notice at least 30 days before the periodic rental date named in the notice. A week-to-week tenancy generally takes at least seven days’ written notice. A fixed-term lease and other legal protections may require a different approach.
What should I have ready when we talk?
Start with what you know. If available, have the lease, rent and deposit records, access arrangements, written notices, repair information, and the timing you are considering. You can call before every tenancy detail is sorted out.
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Talk through the tenancy, access, or repairs
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. Tell us what is happening with the lease and the house.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address, lease and occupancy details, access, repairs, and timing.