Bristol County Registry of Deeds — Southern District directory
Use the Registry as a local starting point for a deed or other recorded-land-document question tied to the sale.
New Bedford, MA · Bristol County seller help · Tenant-occupied house
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When you sell the house to us, you can leave the landlord role behind. We buy houses with tenants in place in New Bedford and Bristol County, Massachusetts. A sale does not by itself end a residential tenancy at will, and any written lease terms still need to be considered.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to talk about the house and tenancy.
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What we do
USA Home Buyers buys houses in New Bedford and Bristol County. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
You don't 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.
If helping the tenants move may work better for everyone, tell us. We can discuss a move-out arrangement as one option; the tenancy and any agreed terms still need to be handled under the lease and applicable rules.
Bring us the problem
Is access difficult, are repairs waiting, or are you unsure what the lease or deposit records mean for a sale? Tell us what is happening with the New Bedford house and tenancy. You can call 888-274-5006 while you are sorting through the details.
What happens next
1. We discuss the house and tenancy
We talk through the New Bedford address, who lives there, the lease, occupancy, access, repairs, rent, deposit records, and the timing you are considering. Start with what you know.
2. We put the offer and terms in writing
You can read the written offer and terms before deciding whether to move forward. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
3. A title company closes the sale
The title-company closing is where the property and sale documents are completed. Keep the leases, deposit and last-month-rent records, interest receipts, and tenant notices together for the buyer and closing professionals.
Local property-record help
The Mass.gov directory lists the Bristol County Registry of Deeds, Southern District. Confirm directly whether that district handles the property address and which records or filing route applies.
Massachusetts tenant rights, leases, and deposits
Selling a New Bedford rental does not by itself end a residential tenancy at will. That means the sale alone is not a move-out notice. The buyer becomes the landlord, and any written lease terms still need to be considered as you discuss the handoff.
Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 186, section 13
This law says a sale does not end a tenancy at will. You can discuss selling while that tenancy continues; the buyer becomes the landlord, and the written lease, if there is one, still needs to be considered.
Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 186, section 15B
At the sale, transfer each security deposit and its accrued interest to the buyer, and credit the buyer for prepaid last month’s rent and its accrued interest. Within 45 days of the transfer, the buyer must tell each tenant in writing that it now holds the money.
Interest is 5% a year, or the lower amount the bank actually paid. A proper transfer and written notice can release you from responsibility for the tenant’s money; returning the money to the tenant is another option. Even if the seller does not hand it over, the buyer becomes liable to the tenant.
Before closing, keep the leases, deposit and last-month-rent records, interest receipts, and tenant notices together for the buyer and closing professionals.
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Guide to Landlord and Tenant Rights
Use the state guide for a broader overview of landlord and tenant rights. The actual lease and the records for the deposit and prepaid rent still matter to the sale.
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New Bedford tenant-occupied seller questions
Can I sell my New Bedford house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. You can discuss a sale while the tenants are still there. The sale does not by itself end a residential tenancy at will; the buyer becomes the landlord, and any written lease terms still need to be considered.
Do I have to evict before I talk with USA Home Buyers?
You don't 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 and prepaid last month’s rent?
The seller must transfer each security deposit and its accrued interest to the buyer, and credit the buyer for prepaid last month’s rent and its accrued interest. Within 45 days of the transfer, the buyer must tell each tenant in writing that it now holds the money. Interest is 5% a year, or the lower amount the bank actually paid.
What should I have ready before closing?
Keep the leases, deposit and last-month-rent records, interest receipts, and tenant notices together for the buyer and closing professionals. You can start the conversation with what you know about the address, occupancy, access, repairs, and timing.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the lease, occupancy, or the house. You can also use the cash offer form.