The lease stays with the house
A sale by itself does not cancel the lease. The buyer takes the house subject to the lease and becomes the new landlord. You can sell with the tenant still living there.
Post Falls, ID seller help · Tenant-occupied property
Can I Sell My Post Falls 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 Post Falls homes with tenants in place. Tell us what is happening with the lease and the house, and we can talk through it together.
Call 888-274-5006 or tell us about the house in the form.
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.
If a move-out would work better for everyone, cash-for-keys may be an option. We can talk through the lease and the people living in the house with you.
Bring us the tenant problem
Lease timing, limited access, repairs, or a move-out conversation making the sale harder? Tell us what is going on. We can talk through the lease, occupancy, and access with you.
Call 888-274-5006.
What happens next
1. We talk through the house and tenancy
We discuss the lease, who lives in the house, its condition, access, repairs, and the handoff you want.
2. You get the offer and terms in writing
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
3. We work through the closing details
We talk through the lease, occupancy, and security deposit so the written terms describe the handoff.
Local help for a Post Falls rental
For a Post Falls city code question, start with City of Post Falls Community Development. Kootenai County Code Enforcement handles county property-maintenance and zoning matters. If you are not sure which office covers the house, call us — we'll sort it out with you.
Tenant rights, leases, and security deposits
The deposit goes with the tenancy
Idaho makes the new owner responsible for refunding security deposits paid during the tenancy. Credit the deposit to the buyer at closing and tell the tenant in writing who holds it now. When the tenancy ends, the landlord must return the deposit within 21 days, or within up to 30 days if the lease says so. Any deduction needs a signed, itemized list; normal wear and tear cannot be deducted.
Notice depends on the kind of tenancy
To end a month-to-month tenancy, the landlord must give at least one month of written notice. A tenant who is leaving must also give at least one month of written notice. For a residential lease, the landlord must give at least 30 days of written notice before a rent increase or nonrenewal. A fixed-term lease and other legal protections may require a different approach.
Idaho Code §6-321: security depositsIdaho Code §55-208: month-to-month noticeIdaho Code §55-304: rent increases and nonrenewalIdaho Court Assistance Office: landlord and tenant rights
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Post Falls tenant-occupied seller questions
Can I sell my Post Falls house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. We buy Post Falls houses with tenants in place. Tell us what is happening with the lease, occupancy, or repairs, and we can talk it through with you.
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.
Does selling the house end the lease?
No. A sale by itself does not cancel the lease. The buyer takes the house subject to the lease and becomes the new landlord.
What happens to the security deposit when the house is sold?
Idaho makes the new owner responsible for refunding security deposits paid during the tenancy. At closing, credit the deposit to the buyer and tell the tenant in writing who holds it now. When the tenancy ends, the landlord must return the deposit within 21 days, or within up to 30 days if the lease says so.
What notice applies to an Idaho rental?
To end a month-to-month tenancy, the landlord must give at least one month of written notice, and a tenant who is leaving must also give at least one month of written notice. For a residential lease, the landlord must give at least 30 days of written notice before a rent increase or nonrenewal. A fixed-term lease or other legal protections may require a different approach.
Talk through the tenant situation
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above. Tell us the address and what is happening with the lease, occupancy, access, or repairs.