Can you sell your tenant-occupied home while someone is living in it in California? The short answer is, yes, you can! However, it’s important to understand that this process requires careful steps and attention to detail.
Selling a home with occupants brings its own unique set of challenges and considerations, requiring you to navigate tenant rights, eviction laws, and prospective buyer concerns. But don’t let this intimidate you; with the right help, it’s an absolutely achievable goal.
That’s where Osborne Homes comes in. As California’s leading cash home buyer, we specialize in buying homes in any condition and situation – yes, even if it’s currently occupied. We’re here to simplify this process for you, offering quick, fair, and transparent transactions that respect both your needs and those of your tenants. So why wait? Discover how Osborne Homes can make selling your occupied property a stress-free experience. Contact us today and let us guide you through each step of the process with ease.
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120-Day Notice to Sell in California
The first thing you should know in California is there is a 120-day notice to sell your property if it’s tenant occupied. The 120-day notice to sell in California requires both a verbal/oral notice as well as a written notice.
It’s important to know that after 24 hours have passed since you’ve given both notices you can begin showing the house.
How to Sell California Home with Renter Who Won’t Leave
If you’re experiencing a situation where your tenants won’t leave this can become troublesome and oftentimes it can be very stressful on the landlord as courts may be involved and a lot of time, energy and money can be invested into the judicial eviction process – the other issue that you may experience is that California tends to be a renters-state meaning that judicially, you’re not typically in favor.
So what can you do?
- Sell Your House for Cash to Outside Investors
- Start The Legal Eviction Process
Sell Your House for Cash to Outside Investors
The first option to consider is selling your tenant-occupied California home is to sell to outside investors such as us, Osborne Homes. There are many reasons to consider selling your house for cash to investors and some tend to outway others so it’s important to weigh your options carefully.
Benefits to Selling Tenant-Occupied Rental Home to Investors:
- Skip judicial eviction process
- Skip repairs from damaging clients
- Saves time, energy and money
- If you need to close quick, this is the quickest way to do so
Disadvantages to Selling Tenant-Occupied Rental Home to Investors:
- We could say that a sale on the traditional market tends to yield more of a selling price, however when you consider the amount of money you have to spend on repairs to get the house ready to sell, plus upgrades, real estate commission and the time it takes to sell this way, you’re actually coming out far better financially by just selling to a cash home buyer like Osborne, even if it sells for a little less than it would have on the traditional market.
Start The Legal Eviction Process
The first option to consider is selling your tenant-occupied California home is to sell to outside investors such as us, Osborne Homes. There are many reasons to consider selling your house for cash to investors and some tend to outway others so it’s important to weigh your options carefully.
The legal eviction process can be a handful to understand as a lot of steps are involved and by no means are we legal experts and you should ALWAYS consult with legal counsel for any issues pertaining to law.
So, how does the legal eviction process work?
- Give written and verbal notice (120 days)
- Landlord starts eviction case in court under the case called “Unlawful Detainer”
- Tenants get a few days to file their response with the court
- If the tenant does not respond by the courts deadline the landlord can file asking the judge to decide the case without the renters say – you should also know that the tenant or landlord can ask for a retrial if either party does not respond.
- Judge makes the decision
It might seem straightforward at face value, but it’s far from the truth. Each step required in the eviction process requires immense amounts of paperwork at your own time. In fact, there are 4 court forms that you’ll be required to complete before the actual hearing can occur:
- Summons
- Complaint
- Plaintiff’s Mandatory Cover Sheet and Supplemental Allegations
- Civil Case Cover Sheet
The last thing you need to know is that there is a fee when you file the forms, the form is around $250.
[1] selfhelp.courts.ca
Benefits to Start The Legal Eviction Process
- Can maximize long-term sales potential
Disadvantages to Start The Legal Eviction Process
- Costs a lot of time, energy and money to fight through court
- You will need to make any repairs when selling on the traditional market
Take A Step Back And Let Osborne Homes Handle It All
Let’s face it – dealing with tenant-occupied homes can be a tedious and often emotionally-draining process. The eviction process can seem like an endless uphill battle that requires significant time, money, and legal knowledge. And let’s not forget about the extensive repairs needed to make your home market-ready.
But what if you could bypass all these complications? What if you could sell your home, tenant and all, quickly and at a fair price?
That’s where Osborne Homes steps in. We buy homes that are tenant-occupied, for all cash, allowing you to sidestep the stresses of eviction processes and property repairs. Our process is quick, straightforward, and designed to give you peace of mind. We handle the intricate details and work with your tenants to ensure a smooth transition.
With Osborne Homes, you don’t have to navigate the complexities of selling an occupied property on your own. Instead, you get to enjoy the benefits of a hassle-free sale, and we work to make your experience as stress-free as possible.
Don’t let tenant-occupied properties cause you unnecessary stress. Contact Osborne Homes today, and learn how you can sell your California home for cash, regardless of its condition or status. Your peace of mind is just one phone call away.
