Clinton County Recorder
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Wilmington, Ohio seller help · Tenant-occupied property
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Yes. You can sell a Wilmington house with tenants still living there. We buy tenant-occupied houses in Wilmington and Clinton County, Ohio, as-is.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. One thing to know: selling does not by itself cancel a lease. We explain the lease, notice, possession, and deposit details below.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. Tell us what is happening with the lease, access, repairs, and timing.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the Wilmington address and what is happening with the lease and occupancy.
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What we do with a tenant-occupied house
We talk through the house and tenancy together: who lives there, what the lease says, how access works, what repairs are needed, and what timing you have in mind. You do not have to solve every occupancy question before starting the conversation.
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 would work better for everyone, tell us. We can discuss whether cash-for-keys fits the situation; any move-out terms need to be agreed and handled under the lease and applicable process.
Bring us the problem
Is the lease near renewal, is access hard to arrange, do repairs need attention, or are you unsure what happens to the deposit? Tell us what is going on with the property and tenancy. Call even if you do not have every document or answer in hand.
Call 888-274-5006 and tell us about the Wilmington house.
What happens next
1. We discuss the lease and house
Tell us the address, who lives there, the lease term, rent, access limits, repairs, deposit records, and timing you are considering. Start with what you know.
2. We put the offer in writing
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You can read the written offer and terms before you decide whether to move forward.
3. The title company handles closing
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. The occupancy and deposit handoff can be addressed in the written closing terms.
Clinton County property records
The County Recorder provides local recorded-property information. These links are for county record questions, not lease, notice, deposit, or possession decisions.
Clinton County Recorder's Online Records System
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Ohio leases, notice, possession, and security deposits
A sale does not by itself cancel a lease. The lease typically stays with the house, and when we buy it, we become the landlord. Tenants do not have to move out just because the property is sold.
If you want the house empty
Ohio Revised Code §5321.17 says ending a month-to-month tenancy takes written notice at least 30 days before the next rent due date, or 7 days for a week-to-week tenancy. Read Ohio Revised Code §5321.17.
Check the lease and actual tenancy for the notice and possession steps that apply before relying on a move-out or closing date.
Security deposits at closing
Security deposits typically transfer to us at closing. Keep the lease and deposit records together so the amount and handoff can be addressed in the written terms.
Questions and contact
Compare the written offer with your other options and expected costs using the Wilmington home-sale net proceeds calculator. The calculator is an estimate; its inputs are editable.
Tenant-occupied seller questions
Can I sell my Wilmington house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. We buy houses with tenants in place in Wilmington and Clinton County, Ohio. The lease typically stays with the house, and if we buy it, we become the landlord; tenants do not have to move just because the property is sold.
Does selling the house end the lease?
No. A sale does not by itself cancel a lease. The lease typically stays with the house.
Do I need to evict before I call or sell to you?
No. You don't always need to evict to sell to us. Tell us what is happening with the lease, access, occupancy, and repairs; we can discuss the property while the tenants are still there.
What notice applies if I want to end a periodic tenancy in Ohio?
Ohio Revised Code §5321.17 calls for written notice at least 30 days before the next rent due date for a month-to-month tenancy, or 7 days for a week-to-week tenancy. Check the lease and actual tenancy before relying on a notice date.
What happens to the security deposit when the house is sold?
Security deposits typically transfer to us at closing. Keep the lease and deposit records together so the amount and handoff can be addressed in the written terms.
How soon will I get a written cash offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
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Talk through the tenant situation
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. Start with the Wilmington address and what you know about the tenancy.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share what is happening with the lease, occupancy, repairs, and timing.