Reno, NV seller help · Tenant-occupied property

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

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

Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Reno and Washoe County, Nevada, even with tenants in place. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. A sale does not by itself end the lease; the rental agreement generally continues with the new owner unless the buyer and tenant agree to change or end it.

Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to talk through the lease, access, repairs, and timing. You do not have to solve the tenancy before starting the conversation.

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Share the address and what you know about the lease, occupancy, access, and repairs.

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What we do when a house has tenants

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. We talk through who lives there, what the lease says, how access works, the condition of the house, and the handoff you are considering. You do not need to repair, clean, or empty the property to sell it to us.

Cash-for-keys is a move-out arrangement that includes an agreed payment. If that might work better for everyone, tell us; any move-out terms should be put in writing and handled consistently with the lease and applicable process.

Bring us the tenancy, access, or repair problem

A lease question, limited access, repair backlog, or a tenant move-out conversation can be part of the sale discussion. Tell us what is happening at the house. Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above; you do not have to evict or make repairs before talking with us.

What happens next

We discuss the house and tenancy first. You do not need to make it vacant before contacting us; any offer and closing plan still has to account for the actual lease, occupancy, access, and deposit.

  1. 1. Tell us about the house and lease

    Share the Reno address, who is living there, the lease term, rent and deposit details, access limits, repairs, notices, and timing. Start with what you know; you can call before sorting out every detail.

  2. 2. Review the written offer and terms

    We discuss the house as it stands and the occupancy arrangement. We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You can read the written price and terms before deciding whether to proceed.

    Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.

  3. 3. Work through the lease and deposit handoff

    If you choose to sell, the lease, occupants, deposit balance, tenant notices, and proposed handoff need to be reflected in the closing details. The Nevada rules below explain the sale and deposit steps; a title company handles the closing documents.

  4. 4. Close through a title company

    When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Nevada's real property transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate. The written terms come before you commit, and closing is through a title company.

Local help for a Reno rental or code concern

First confirm the property's actual jurisdiction. An address within the incorporated City of Reno is in Washoe County, but a Reno postal address by itself does not prove the parcel is inside city limits. City and county office routes differ.

City of Reno Code Enforcement

For city property-maintenance and nuisance complaints, contact Code Enforcement at (775) 334-2229. The published mailing address is P.O. Box 1900, Reno, NV 89505. Confirm that the parcel is within Reno city limits before using this city route.

Nevada lease, notice, and security-deposit rules

A sale does not by itself cancel the rental agreement. Unless the buyer and tenant agree to change or end it, the agreement continues and the buyer takes over the landlord's rights and duties under it.

Lease and deposit after a sale — NRS 118A.244 and 118A.349

In a voluntary sale, the seller transfers the tenant's remaining security deposit to the buyer before the deed is recorded. The seller also gives the tenant written notice of the new landlord's name, address, and phone number, and that the deposit was transferred. The buyer must accept the deposit and cannot demand a new one during the rental agreement.

Within 30 days after the sale, the new owner must tell the tenant where to pay rent, that the rental agreement continues, and how much security deposit is being held. This is the new owner's notice; it is separate from the seller's pre-recording transfer and written notice.

Ending a periodic tenancy — NRS 40.251

If a landlord is ending a month-to-month tenancy, Nevada requires at least 30 days' notice; a week-to-week tenancy takes at least 7 days' notice. A month-to-month tenant who is 60 or older or has a disability can ask in writing for 30 additional days. Those notice periods concern ending a periodic tenancy; they do not make a tenant leave just because the house is sold.

More Reno seller information

Compare your options and property details, or call 888-274-5006 to talk about the house and tenancy.

Reno tenant-occupied seller questions

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

Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses with tenants in place. A sale does not by itself end the rental agreement: unless the buyer and tenant agree to change or end it, the agreement continues and the buyer takes over the landlord’s rights and duties.

Do I have to evict the tenants before I sell to you?

No. You don't need to evict to sell to us. We buy houses with tenants in place, including cash-for-keys when that works better for everyone. Tell us about the property and tenancy.

What happens to the lease and security deposit when the house sells?

Unless the buyer and tenant agree otherwise, the rental agreement continues. In a voluntary sale, the seller transfers the remaining security deposit to the buyer before the deed is recorded and gives the tenant written notice of the new landlord’s name, address, phone number, and deposit transfer. The new owner also has a 30-day notice duty after the sale. See the Nevada lease and deposit section below.

How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month or week-to-week tenancy?

Nevada’s ordinary minimum is 30 days for a month-to-month tenancy and 7 days for a week-to-week tenancy. A month-to-month tenant who is 60 or older or has a disability can ask in writing for 30 additional days. Ending a periodic tenancy is separate from selling the house; a sale alone does not end the lease.

Who should I contact about a code or property-maintenance issue?

For a property inside Reno city limits, the City of Reno Code Enforcement office handles city property-maintenance and nuisance complaints. Unincorporated Washoe County has different code-enforcement and building-permit routes, so confirm the parcel’s actual jurisdiction first.

What should I have ready before I call?

Nothing has to be perfect. If available, have the address, lease, rent and deposit details, access limits, tenant communications, repair or code notices, and the timing you are considering. You can call with the situation as it is.

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Call 888-274-5006 or use the cash-offer form. You can start with the Reno address and what you know about the tenancy.

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