Bakersfield · Kern County
Sell a Rental Property With Tenants in Bakersfield, CA
Tired of being a landlord in Bakersfield? House Junkies buys occupied rentals, from single family houses to duplexes and small multi-family buildings, with the tenants still in place. No evictions, no repairs, and no showings that disrupt your tenants for months.
Bakersfield is the ninth-largest city in California and the seat of Kern County, with a large enough footprint that it spans over a dozen ZIP codes and housing stock ranging from historic downtown properties to large newer subdivisions in the southwest.
Bakersfield sits at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, about an hour and a half south of Visalia.
Selling an Occupied Rental in Bakersfield
A sale does not end a lease. In Bakersfield, like everywhere in California, the buyer takes over as the landlord and the tenant's rights stay the same. Under California's Tenant Protection Act, many tenants who have lived in a unit for 12 months or more can only be asked to leave for a reason the law allows, and some no-fault move-outs require the owner to pay relocation help.
California also generally requires written notice before you enter an occupied rental, including to show it to buyers, which is one more reason listing an occupied rental is slow and hard.
Because we buy as-is with tenants in place, none of that has to happen before you sell. After closing, we either take over as landlord or work out a fair, voluntary move-out with the tenant. Read more on selling a rental with tenants, or see how we buy houses in Bakersfield.
Sources: Kern County Public Works, Kern County Public Works Code Compliance
How Selling to House Junkies Works
- ✓ Tell us the address and what is going on with the house
- ✓ Get a written cash offer within 24 hours, with no obligation
- ✓ No repairs, no cleaning, no agent commissions
- ✓ We cover closing costs, and you choose the closing date
Rental With Tenants in Bakersfield: Common Questions
Do I need to evict my Bakersfield tenant before selling?
No. We buy occupied rentals and take over the situation after closing.
Can I sell if my tenant is behind on rent?
Yes. Problem tenants and unpaid rent are common reasons landlords sell to us. We price the situation in.
Do you buy duplexes and small apartment buildings in Bakersfield?
Yes. We buy single family rentals, duplexes, and small multi-family properties across Bakersfield and Kern County.
Will my tenant have to move right after the sale?
Not automatically. The lease carries over to us, and any move-out follows California law and the terms of the lease.
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See everything about selling your house in Bakersfield, or read our full guide to selling a rental with tenants.