Rochester, NY · Tenant-occupied house
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Yes. You can sell a Rochester rental while tenants are still living there. An ordinary sale does not by itself end the lease or make the tenant move; the buyer becomes the landlord.
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Rochester, NY and Monroe County. Tell us about the property and tenancy, or call 888-274-5006.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
What we do
We buy tenant-occupied houses in Rochester and Monroe County. 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. Tell us about the property and tenancy.
Bring us the problem
Lease questions, access limits, a repair problem, unpaid rent, or uncertainty about what happens next? Tell us what is going on with the house and the tenancy. Call 888-274-5006.
What happens next
1. We talk through the house and tenancy
We talk through what you know about the lease, who lives there, rent, access, the house condition, any written notices, and the deposit. You can start with the details you have; nothing needs to be fully organized before the conversation.
2. We discuss the offer and put the terms in writing
We give you a written offer and clear written terms before you commit, so you can review them up front.
3. We review the handoff and close
We review title, payoff, occupancy, seller authority, and the lease and deposit details that affect the handoff. We close through a title company. Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New York State real estate transfer tax and any applicable local real estate transfer taxes. This does not cover your mortgage, liens, back taxes, or share of current property taxes. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
Local help for a Rochester property
For Monroe County land-record context, see the Monroe County Clerk — Land Records. For tenant rights and notice information, use the New York resources below.
New York tenant rights, notice, and security deposits
An ordinary sale generally leaves the existing lease and tenant protections in place, and the buyer becomes the landlord. You can sell without making the tenant move just because the house changes hands.
If a tenancy can lawfully end, New York advance notice can be 30, 60, or 90 days depending on the tenant's occupancy and lease term. Good Cause Eviction and rent regulation can also limit nonrenewal where they apply. See the New York notice-period and Good Cause notice rules and the Attorney General's Residential Tenants' Rights Guide.
At a sale, security deposits must be transferred to the new owner within five days or returned to tenants, with the required notice. We include lease and deposit details in the closing handoff. The transfer and notice rule is in New York General Obligations Law §7-105.
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What our sellers say
“LISTEN, PROPERTY TAXES GOT TOO HIGH FOR MY FIXED INCOME. SOLD IT TO THEM. WALKED AWAY WITH CASH. GLAD IT'S OVER.”
“Facing foreclosure ... Very stressful time... They handled it professionally and got me out of the debt...”
“no open houses. no realtors tracking dirt in. just a straight cash sale for our house so we could move. Glad it's over.”
Questions about selling a tenant-occupied house
Can I sell my Rochester rental property with tenants in it?
Yes. You can sell a Rochester rental while tenants are still living there. An ordinary sale generally leaves the existing lease and tenant protections in place, and the buyer becomes the landlord.
Does selling the house automatically end the lease?
No. The sale does not by itself cancel the lease or require the tenant to move. The buyer generally takes over as landlord, subject to the lease and tenant protections.
How much notice is needed to end a tenancy?
If a tenancy can lawfully end, New York advance notice can be 30, 60, or 90 days depending on the tenant’s occupancy and lease term. Good Cause Eviction and rent regulation can also limit nonrenewal where they apply.
What happens to the security deposit when I sell?
At a sale, security deposits must be transferred to the new owner within five days or returned to tenants, with the required notice. Keep the lease and deposit records with the closing information.
What should I tell you about the tenancy?
Tell us what you know about the lease, who lives in the house, rent, access, the property’s condition, any written notices, and the security deposit. You can start the conversation before every detail is organized.
Talk through the tenant situation
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. Tell us what is happening with the Rochester house and tenancy.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Prices, timing and your selling options
Home prices in Rochester
Homes in Rochester, NY sold for a median of $189,910 for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in Rochester, NY spent a median of 11 days on the market for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). You still have bills while waiting to sell, including utilities and any mortgage payments. Allow time for closing, too.