Can I Sell My Mehlville House With Tenants Still Living There?

You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.

Yes, you can sell while tenants still live in the house. We buy houses with tenants in place, so you can talk with us about the sale without first arranging a move-out.

Call 888-274-5006 and tell us about the house and tenancy.

We give written cash offers in 24 hours.

Tell us about the house, lease, and tenant situation.

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What we do

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 buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.

When a tenant wants to move and you do too, cash-for-keys can be a way to agree on a move-out. We can talk through whether that fits your house and tenancy.

Bring us the tenant problem

Lease timing, limited access, needed repairs, or a difficult move-out conversation? Tell us what is happening. We can talk through the house and tenancy together.

Call 888-274-5006.

What happens next

We discuss the lease, who is living in the house, its condition, access, and what you want the handoff to look like. Then we put the offer and terms in writing before you commit, and close through a title company.

  1. 1. Talk through the house and tenancy

    Tell us what you know about the lease, rent, occupancy, access, repairs, and security deposit. We can talk through the sale with the situation as it stands.

  2. 2. Get written offer terms

    We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.

  3. 3. Review closing and handoff details

    We discuss how the lease, rent, and security deposit fit into the sale and closing. The written terms show what you agreed to.

    Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.

Local help with rental or code questions

The local office for rental or code questions can depend on the house's location. Start with the St. Louis County municipalities page. Not sure which office to call? Call us — we'll sort it out with you.

Tenant rights, notice, and security deposits

Missouri Revised Statutes §441.140 — transfer of a rental

Missouri generally lets an owner transfer a rented property and the right to future rent without the tenant's consent, unless the lease says otherwise. The buyer becomes the landlord. A tenant who pays the former owner before getting notice of the sale is protected.

Missouri Revised Statutes §535.300 — security deposits

Missouri caps security deposits at two months' rent. When the tenancy ends, the landlord generally must return the deposit within 30 days or give an itemized list of lawful deductions and return the balance. The purchase agreement and closing statement should account for the deposit when the house sells.

Questions and contact

Call 888-274-5006 and talk through the lease, occupancy, access, or deposit.

What our sellers say

“My renters skipped out in the middle of my rental property needed 20k in work sold it to these guys instead good people”
Ed Llandlord, repairs
“managing a rental in akron from out of state is impossible. tenants left dog poop and garbage everywhere. they bought it without me even cleaning it. highly recommend.”
Gene Lout-of-state landlord
“15 years of landlording in alexandria and i hit my limit. these guys gave me a clean exit. no realtors, no staging.”
James Ptired landlord

Questions about selling a tenant-occupied house in Mehlville

Can I sell my Mehlville house while tenants are still living there?

Yes. We buy houses with tenants in place. Missouri generally lets an owner transfer a rented property and the right to future rent without the tenants’ consent, unless the lease says otherwise. The buyer becomes the landlord, and the sale by itself does not require the tenant to move.

Do I have to evict tenants before selling to 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.

What notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Missouri?

A month-to-month tenancy generally ends on a rent-paying date at least one month after the tenant receives written notice.

What happens to the security deposit when I sell?

The purchase agreement and closing statement should account for the deposit. Missouri caps security deposits at two months’ rent. When the tenancy ends, the landlord generally has 30 days to return the deposit or provide an itemized list of lawful deductions and return the balance.

How do you handle access and repairs with tenants in the house?

We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. We talk through the lease and access with you so we can discuss the house as it is and what is happening with the tenancy.

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