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action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114Buying a rental dwelling with existing tenants has risks and benefits. This article summarizes the pros and cons of purchasing a home with existing tenants and the potential challenges faced by landlords contemplating a purchase of tenant-occupied property.
The Existing Lease Agreement Controls
When rental property is purchased by a new owner, he or she succeeds to the rights and obligations of the former owner under the lease agreement between the prior owner and the tenants. The new owner must therefore abide by the terms of the existing lease agreement and will not be able to raise the rent, modify clauses, or terminate the lease while it is in effect. Accordingly, prospective purchasers of the property should make sure to thoroughly read and understand the lease agreement to ensure they are willing to accept its terms and conditions.
Benefits of Purchasing Property with Existing Tenants
These are the primary benefits of purchasing property with existing tenants:
Drawbacks of Buying a House with Existing Tenants
These are the main downsides to purchasing tenant-occupied rental property:
Other Considerations
It’s a good idea to meet the existing tenants before buying a tenant-occupied property. The seller can help you arrange such a meeting. This allows you to personally observe the condition of the property.
You should also make sure the tenants have been regularly paying their rent on time and have been complying with their other obligations as tenants. It’s also important to understand whether the previous owner met his obligations under the lease by maintaining a safe and healthy home for their tenants.
There are benefits and drawbacks associated with buying a house with tenants. Having a turnkey operation in place will generate immediate financial rewards, but occupied properties can just as easily stick you with bad tenants. Prospective buyers need to carefully assess these implications before entering into the real estate transaction, and continue to monitor any developments affecting the landlord-tenant relationship after consummation of the agreement to purchase the rental property.
Please contact Lynx Legal with any questions regarding the above, or to discuss any issues relating to a contemplated eviction of your tenant. We can be reached at 925-663-8661 or info@lynxlegal.com. You can also schedule a free telephone consultation with one of our representatives on our website. Our experienced professionals are standing by to assist in any way we can.
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