What we do when tenants still live there
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 move would work better for everyone, we can talk about cash-for-keys. You do not need to settle the tenancy before you call us.
Bring us the tenant problem
Lease timing, limited access, repairs, or a move-out conversation getting in the way? Tell us what is happening. We can talk through the lease, access, and the house with you.
Call 888-274-5006.
What happens next
1. We talk through the house and tenancy
We discuss who lives there, the lease, the house’s condition, access, and what you would like to happen. Start with what you know.
2. You get written terms before you commit
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
3. We work toward closing
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate from closing costs. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
Local help for a Merrillville rental
The Town of Merrillville Planning & Building Department handles Town building codes and zoning. Lake County’s Plan Commission handles permit and complaint questions in unincorporated Lake County. Not sure which office covers the house? Call us — we’ll sort it out with you.
Tenant rights, leases, and security deposits
You can sell while tenants remain in the house. The sale itself does not end the rental agreement, so the lease, rent, and security-deposit balance need to be accounted for at closing.
Lease and notice
Indiana generally requires notice equal to one rental period to end an ordinary month-to-month tenancy. The lease and the reason for ending it can change what is required.
Indiana Code § 32-31-1-4 · Indiana Court of Appeals, May v. Sharp (2025)
Security deposit at closing
The tenant’s security deposit typically transfers with the house at closing, though the buyer and seller often agree on how to handle it. Account for the rent and deposit balance at closing.
Questions about selling a Merrillville house with tenants
Can I sell my Merrillville house with tenants still living there?
Yes. We buy houses in Merrillville with tenants in place. We can talk through the lease, occupancy, and access with you.
Do I have to evict my 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.
Does selling the house end the lease?
No. Selling the house does not by itself end the rental agreement. The lease, rent, and security-deposit balance need to be accounted for at closing.
What happens to the tenant’s security deposit when I sell?
The security deposit typically transfers with the house at closing, though the buyer and seller often agree on how to handle it.
How much notice is needed to end an ordinary month-to-month tenancy?
Indiana generally requires notice equal to one rental period. The lease and the reason for ending it can change what is required.
How do you handle access when tenants live in the house?
Tell us what the lease says and how access has been working. We can talk through the house and tenancy with you.
What our sellers say
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“15 years of landlording in alexandria and i hit my limit. these guys gave me a clean exit. no realtors, no staging.”
Talk through the tenant situation
We answer 24/7 at 888-274-5006. Tell us about the lease, occupancy, or repairs; you can start with what you know.