University City home-sale and rental inspection FAQ
The City’s FAQ explains its home-sale and rental inspection information.
University City, MO seller help · Tenant-occupied house
Can I Sell My University City House With Tenants Still Living There?
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Yes, we buy houses with tenants still living there. You can start with the lease and the situation as it is.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the house and tenancy.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the house and what is happening with the tenancy.
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.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
We talk through the lease, who lives there, access, repairs, and whether a tenant move might work better for everyone.
Bring us the problem
Lease timing, limited access, repairs, or a move-out conversation getting in the way? Tell us what is happening. We can talk through the house and tenancy together.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above.
What happens next
1. We talk through the house and tenancy
We discuss the lease, who lives there, access, the home’s condition, and the handoff you want.
2. You review the written offer and terms
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
3. We account for occupancy and close
We talk through how the lease, rent, and security deposit fit into the sale. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate from the sale costs. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
University City rental and code help
University City shares home-sale and rental inspection guidance. If the City has sent you a notice or asked about an inspection, call us — we’ll go through it with you.
University City Property Maintenance Code Enforcement
University City Planning and Development handles Property Maintenance Code questions about existing structures, premises, and exterior property.
Missouri tenant rights, notice, and security deposits
You can sell a rented house without making the tenants move. Missouri generally lets you transfer rented property and the right to future rent without tenant consent, unless the lease says otherwise. The buyer becomes the landlord. A tenant who pays the former owner before receiving notice of the sale is protected.
The lease and notice
A month-to-month tenancy generally ends on a rent-paying date at least one month after the tenant receives written notice. A sale itself does not make the tenant move.
Read RSMo § 441.140 on transferring rented property, § 441.130 on rent owed to the new owner, and § 441.060 on ending a month-to-month tenancy.
The security deposit
Missouri caps a security deposit at two months’ rent. When the tenancy ends, the landlord generally must return the deposit within 30 days, or give an itemized list of lawful deductions and return the balance. The purchase agreement and closing statement should account for the deposit when the house sells.
Read RSMo § 535.300 for Missouri’s security-deposit rules.
Questions and contact
We answer 24/7 at 888-274-5006. You can also visit the University City seller resources or the University City seller questions.
University City tenant-occupied house questions
Can I sell my University City house while tenants still live there?
Yes. Missouri generally lets an owner transfer rented property and the right to future rent without tenant consent, unless the lease says otherwise. The buyer becomes the landlord, and a sale does not by itself make the tenants move.
Does the lease end when I sell the house?
No. A sale does not by itself cancel the lease. The buyer becomes the landlord, and the tenants can stay under the lease.
How much notice applies to a month-to-month tenancy?
A month-to-month tenancy generally ends on a rent-paying date at least one month after the tenant receives written notice.
What happens to the tenant’s security deposit?
The purchase agreement and closing statement should account for the deposit when the house sells. Missouri caps security deposits at two months’ rent. When the tenancy ends, the landlord generally must return the deposit within 30 days, or give an itemized list of lawful deductions and return the balance.
Can I call before the tenants move out?
Yes. Tell us what is happening with the lease, access, or repairs, and we can talk through the house and tenancy with you.
What our sellers say
“My renters skipped out in the middle of my rental property needed 20k in work sold it to these guys instead good people”
“managing a rental in akron from out of state is impossible. tenants left dog poop and garbage everywhere. they bought it without me even cleaning it. highly recommend.”
“15 years of landlording in alexandria and i hit my limit. these guys gave me a clean exit. no realtors, no staging.”
Talk through the tenant situation
Tell us what is happening with the lease, access, or repairs. Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above.