City of Longview Code Compliance
For a city nuisance or code-compliance question, contact Code Compliance at 410 S. High St., Longview, TX 75601, 903-237-2760. Confirm the address and current office details with the city.
Longview, TX seller help · Tenant-occupied house
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
You can sell a house in Longview, TX with tenants still living there. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Longview and Gregg and Harrison Counties. A sale does not by itself cancel the lease, so the occupancy and deposit handoff are part of the discussion.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form below. You do not have to settle every tenancy question before starting the conversation.
Talk through your Longview tenant-occupied house
Share the address and what you know about the lease, rent, deposits, access, condition, and timing. The form starts at Landlord with tenants, and you can change the selection before submitting.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address, lease details, occupancy, and timing.
What we do
We talk through the house, who lives there, what the lease says, how access works, and what timing you have in mind. You can bring up the tenancy before deciding whether you want to sell.
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.
Bring us the problem
Lease timing, limited access, a repair issue, or a difficult move-out conversation? Tell us what is happening with the property and tenancy. Call 888-274-5006 whether you are ready to sell or still sorting through the options.
What happens next
1. We discuss the house and tenancy
Tell us who lives there, what the lease says, the rent and deposit details you know, any access limits or repair concerns, and the timing you are considering.
2. We put the offer and terms in writing
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You can read the proposed price and terms before deciding whether to proceed.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
3. The title company reviews the handoff
The lease, who holds each deposit, the amount to transfer or credit, ownership, and any payoff information can be reviewed as part of closing. The title company helps document the transaction; lease notice and possession questions remain tied to the tenancy and applicable process.
Local help for a Longview rental
Longview lies in Gregg and Harrison Counties. Check the parcel or title records to confirm which county office handles a particular property; a city address alone does not settle that question. These offices can route local code, permit, property-record, and tax questions, but they do not decide the terms of a lease.
City of Longview Building Inspection
For local building-inspection or permit questions, contact Building Inspection at 410 S. High St., Longview, TX 75601, 903-237-1074. This is a city routing office, not a source for lease or deposit decisions.
Gregg County Clerk
The County Clerk handles county records and recording resources. The office is at Gregg County Courthouse, 101 E. Methvin, Suite 200, Longview, TX 75601; call 903-236-8430.
Gregg County Tax Assessor-Collector: 100 E. Methvin St., Suite 110, Longview, TX 75601; property-tax collections, 903-237-2552.
Harrison County Clerk
The County Clerk handles real-property records. The office is at Harrison County Courthouse, 200 W. Houston, Suite 143, Marshall; call 903-935-8403.
Harrison County Tax Assessor-Collector: Harrison County Courthouse, 200 W. Houston, Suite 108, Marshall; call 903-935-8411 for county property-tax matters.
Texas leases, notice, possession, and security deposits
A sale does not by itself cancel a lease. The house can be sold with tenants living there; if the buyer takes ownership, the buyer becomes the new landlord. That means an ordinary sale is not itself a move-out notice or a decision about when the tenant must leave.
Texas Property Code §91.001 — month-to-month notice
For a month-to-month tenancy with monthly rent, either side can end the tenancy with notice. It ends on the later of the date stated in the notice or one month after notice is given. A lease signed by both sides can set a different notice period. A seller should check the actual lease and notice before treating a date as the date possession changes.
Texas Property Code §92.105 — deposits when ownership changes
From the day the new owner gets title, Texas law makes that owner responsible for returning the security deposit. The new owner must give each tenant a signed statement saying it 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 account for the deposit and credit it to the buyer at closing.
Keep copies of each lease and deposit record with the closing information. For a specific lease, notice, or possession question, talk with an attorney who can review the documents and facts.
Longview seller links and questions
Longview home-sale net proceeds calculator →Compare your own sale price or written offer with your costs and estimated net proceeds.Longview and county seller resources →Find other local offices and seller information for Longview, Gregg County, and Harrison County.Longview seller questions →Browse answers to common questions about selling a house in this market.
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Longview tenant-occupied seller questions
Can I sell my Longview house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. We buy houses with tenants in place. A sale doesn't by itself cancel the lease, so the lease, occupancy, and deposit handoff belong in the sale discussion.
Do I have to evict before I sell?
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. A sale itself does not decide when a tenant must leave; the lease and applicable notice and possession process still matter.
What happens to the security deposit when the property is sold?
From the day the new owner gets title, Texas law makes that owner responsible for returning the security deposit. The new owner must give each tenant a signed statement that it bought the property, is responsible for the deposit, and identifies 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. Deposits are commonly credited to the buyer at closing.
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy?
For a month-to-month tenancy with monthly rent, either side can give notice. The tenancy 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.
What should I have ready before I call?
Start with what you know about the address, lease, occupancy, rent, deposit, access, repairs, and timing. If you have copies of the lease and deposit records, they can help shape the handoff discussion.
Talk through the tenant situation
Call 888-274-5006 to talk about the Longview address, lease, occupancy, access, or repairs. You can call before deciding what to do next.