Sell a Rental Property With Tenants
Tired of being a landlord? We buy tenant-occupied properties — no eviction needed, no repairs, no hassle.
Being a landlord shouldn't ruin your life. There's a way out.
Rental properties are supposed to be investments — but when tenants stop paying, damage the property, or refuse to cooperate, they become liabilities. The eviction process in Canada can take months or even years. Meanwhile, you're covering the mortgage, paying for repairs, dealing with complaints, and absorbing losses every month.
Selling a tenant-occupied property through traditional channels is its own nightmare. Agents struggle to schedule showings. Tenants don't keep the place presentable. Buyers are scared off by existing leases and the perceived risk. The property sits on the market for months while your costs keep climbing.
I Buy Ugly Houses cuts through all of it. We buy rental properties with tenants in place — paying, non-paying, cooperative, or problematic. We handle the tenant situation after closing. You get a cash offer, a fast close, and freedom from landlord stress.
A fast sale stops the bleeding and gives you your time back.
Every month a problematic rental sits in your portfolio costs you money — unpaid rent, legal fees, property damage, and the opportunity cost of having your capital tied up in a property that's losing you money. The emotional toll is real too: the stress of dealing with tenant disputes, maintenance emergencies, and the constant worry about what's happening to your property.
When you sell directly to us, there are no agent commissions eating into your proceeds, no months of market exposure, and no buyer who might walk away after learning about the tenant situation. We know exactly what we're buying, and we close anyway.
We've purchased single-unit rentals, duplexes, triplexes, and multi-unit buildings across Canada with every kind of tenant situation imaginable. Nothing is a deal-breaker for us.
Here's how to get out of your landlord situation — fast.
Call 1 (888) 986-9883 or fill out the form below. Tell us about the property and the tenant situation — number of units, lease status, payment history, and any ongoing issues. Everything is confidential.
We provide a cash offer within 24 hours. Tenants don't need to know, cooperate, or leave. We handle everything after closing.
We work with landlords across Canada. Whether it's one unit or ten, whether tenants are paying or not, we're ready to buy.
We buy with tenants in place. You don't need to evict, negotiate, or wait for anyone to leave.
Common questions about selling with tenants
Can I sell a property with tenants still living in it?
Yes. We buy tenant-occupied properties regularly. The tenants do not need to move out before we close. In fact, we often prefer to buy with tenants in place — it means the property generates income from day one. Whether your tenants are cooperative or problematic, we handle the situation after closing.
Do tenants have to agree to the sale?
No. As the property owner, you have the right to sell your property at any time. Tenants do not need to consent to the sale. Their lease (or month-to-month tenancy) transfers to the new owner under provincial tenancy laws. We understand the legal requirements in every province and ensure tenants' rights are respected throughout the process.
What if tenants refuse to cooperate with showings?
This is one of the biggest advantages of selling to us. There are no showings, no open houses, and no strangers walking through the property. We typically need one visit to assess the property, and we can coordinate directly with tenants or work from exterior and public record data when access is truly impossible. No traditional buyer or agent would tolerate this — but we make it work.
Can you buy a property with unpaid rent or lease violations?
Yes. Unpaid rent, property damage by tenants, lease violations, or even active LTB (Landlord and Tenant Board) proceedings do not prevent us from buying. We factor these situations into our offer and take on the problem as part of the purchase. Many landlords come to us specifically because they want out of a bad tenant situation without the cost and time of formal eviction.
Do you handle tenant issues after closing?
Yes. Once we purchase the property, all tenant-related responsibilities transfer to us — rent collection, maintenance, lease enforcement, and any necessary legal proceedings. You walk away clean with no ongoing landlord obligations. How we manage the tenancy going forward is entirely our responsibility.
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Related resources
Learn about our experience and trust, see how our process works, or read our frequently asked questions.
We also help with problematic rentals, financial difficulties, and selling before leaving Canada. For Hamilton-area properties, you can also reach us through Michael the Homebuyer.
Walk away from landlord stress — for good.
A fair cash offer, tenants are our problem, and you get your life back. Call today.