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New Orleans, LA · Orleans Parish · Tenant-occupied property
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
You can sell your New Orleans rental with tenants still living there. When you sell to USA Home Buyers, we buy the house as-is in New Orleans and Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
Selling does not, by itself, end the rental agreement, so the lease, occupancy, and deposit still need to be addressed in the handoff. Call 888-274-5006 or tell us what's happening with the tenancy, access, or repairs.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share what you know about the house, lease, occupancy, access, and timing.
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What we do with a tenant-occupied house
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.
If a move-out arrangement could work better for everyone, tell us. We can discuss that alongside a sale with the tenants still in place.
Bring us the tenancy or access problem
A lease you're unsure about, access that's hard to arrange, repairs that keep getting put off, or a move-out conversation? Tell us what's happening. You can start with what you know; you don't have to settle every tenancy question before talking about a sale.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk it through.
What happens next
1. We discuss the house and tenancy
Tell us who lives there, what the lease says, how access works, what repairs are needed, and when you are thinking of selling. If you have the lease, deposit records, or tenant communications nearby, those details can help us understand the handoff.
2. We put the offer and terms in writing
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
3. The lease and deposit details are part of closing
If you choose to proceed, the lease, occupancy, deposit records, and any possession plan are addressed with the closing professionals. A title company handles the closing.
Local help for a New Orleans rental
For a New Orleans property, these City of New Orleans service pages are useful starting points for rental-inspection and code questions. They do not determine whether a requirement applies to a particular house or whether it has a violation.
City Department of Code Enforcement
The City publishes code-enforcement information and a separate route for reporting blight. If a notice or repair issue is part of the tenancy, use the City's pages to identify the right next contact.
Louisiana leases, notice, possession, and security deposits
Yes, you can sell with tenants in place. Selling does not, by itself, end the agreement between landlord and tenant. Keep the lease and deposit records together so the closing attorney can address the handoff.
The lease and the sale are separate questions
A recorded lease can bind a buyer, but the buyer does not automatically assume all of the seller's personal lease obligations. The lease, occupancy, and each party's rights and responsibilities need to be addressed at closing.
These changes are in 2026 Act 240 / SB 77 and its enrolled statutory text. The act took effect August 1, 2026.
If you want to end a month-to-month tenancy
Louisiana's basic notice rule is at least ten calendar days before the end of the month. For a residential house, that notice must be in writing. The lease and other applicable protections can affect what applies to your tenancy.
Read the state rules for notice periods and written notice for a residential house.
Possession and the tenant's deposit
The notice rule is for ending a month-to-month tenancy; it does not make a sale end the lease. If possession is part of your plan, discuss it separately from the sale. Have the deposit balance and records ready so the closing attorney can arrange the transfer correctly.
Compare what you could keep
Use your own numbers in the New Orleans home-sale net proceeds calculator to compare a listing estimate with a written offer and estimated costs. The calculator is a planning tool, not a price for your particular house.
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Questions about selling a New Orleans house with tenants
Can I sell my New Orleans house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in New Orleans and Orleans Parish, including houses with tenants in place. Selling does not, by itself, end the rental agreement, so the lease and occupancy still need to be addressed in the handoff.
Does selling the house cancel the lease?
No. A sale does not, by itself, end the agreement between landlord and tenant. A recorded lease can bind a buyer, and the buyer does not automatically assume every personal lease obligation of the seller. The rights and obligations need to be addressed at closing.
What notice applies if I want to end a month-to-month tenancy?
Louisiana's basic rule is at least ten calendar days before the end of the month. For a residential house, the notice must be in writing. The lease and other applicable protections can affect what applies to your tenancy.
What happens to the security deposit when I sell?
Keep the lease, deposit balance, and deposit records together. The closing attorney can arrange the transfer correctly, with the deposit and related responsibilities addressed as part of the closing.
What happens after I contact USA Home Buyers?
We discuss the house, lease, occupancy, access, repairs, and timing. We give you a written cash offer within 24 hours, provide written terms before you commit, and close through a title company if you choose to proceed.
Talk through the tenant situation
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above. Start with the New Orleans address and what you know about the lease, occupancy, or repairs.