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Situation

Selling a DFW rental with the tenant still in it

You don't have to evict, wait out the lease or renovate between tenants to sell a rental. An investor buyer takes the property with the tenant, the lease and the deposit, and becomes the landlord at closing.

Updated October 2026

How it works

What buyers want to know

Rent amount, lease end date, whether the tenant pays on time, any deposit, any housing-authority involvement, and any open repair requests. A straight answer on each makes the offer accurate and the closing smooth.

Why owners sell this way

What to tell the tenant

Once you've accepted an offer, a short written notice: the property is being sold, their lease stays in force, and they'll receive the new owner's contact and payment instructions at closing. Most tenants are relieved to hear nothing changes.

Questions people ask

Can I sell with a tenant who's behind on rent?

Yes. The buyer prices the situation. Be straight about how far behind and whether any eviction has been filed.

Do I have to give the tenant first right to buy?

Not under Texas law, unless your lease says so. Check the lease.

What about a month-to-month tenant?

Simplest case: the buyer can keep them or give notice under the lease terms after closing.

Related

Get a written, no-obligation offer within days

You get a call within 24 hours, usually the same day. One local buyer looks at the property as it is and gives you a written offer with a closing date. No repairs, no showings, no commission, no fee to you, and no list of companies calling. Buyers in this network typically pay the closing costs; the written offer spells out exactly what they cover.

  • 1. Tell us the address, the property type and the situation. Two minutes.
  • 2. You get a call within 24 hours. Your request goes to one North Texas buyer, not to a list.
  • 3. They walk the property once and put the offer in writing. Take it, or take it to an agent and compare.

A cash as-is offer is below full retail value. We say that up front because the buyer will too.

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