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How to Sell a Rental Property With Tenants in Miami Lakes

March 22, 20269 min read

Selling a tenant-occupied rental in Miami Lakes — or anywhere in Miami-Dade — is very different from selling an empty house. You can't stage it, you can't always show it on short notice, and tenant-rights laws have gotten significantly stricter at the county level.

Here's how to do it right and avoid Florida landlord-tenant lawsuits.

Miami-Dade Tenant Notice Rules (2024 Update)

Miami-Dade County's 60-day notice ordinance applies to any non-renewal, rent increase over 5%, or sale-related termination of a month-to-month tenancy. This is stricter than Florida's statewide 15-day default and applies countywide.

Your Three Selling Options

  1. Wait until lease ends — clean and list. Months of lost rent.
  2. Sell to a retail buyer with the lease in place — buyer pool shrinks dramatically.
  3. Sell to a cash investor who buys occupied — closes in 7–14 days, tenants stay, you walk with cash.

Why Cash Buyers Prefer Occupied Rentals

  • Income starts day 1 — no vacancy gap.
  • Long-term Miami-Dade tenants are valuable; turnover is expensive.
  • No need for showings or for the seller to cooperate with tenants.

What to Provide Your Cash Buyer

  • Current lease(s) and any addenda
  • Rent roll and payment history
  • Security deposit account information
  • Most recent inspection or maintenance records

Get an Offer on Your Miami Lakes Rental

Visit We Buy Houses Miami Lakes or contact us directly. We routinely buy single-family rentals, duplexes, and small multi-family across Miami-Dade with tenants in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to evict tenants before selling in Florida?

No. Under Florida Statute §83.56, leases survive a sale. The new owner steps into the existing lease. Cash buyers like ours often prefer to keep paying tenants in place.

How much notice must I give my Miami-Dade tenant?

For a month-to-month tenant, Miami-Dade County now requires 60 days notice (extended from Florida's 15-day default). Fixed-term leases must be honored through their end date.

Will my tenant's security deposit transfer?

Yes — security deposits transfer to the new owner at closing per Florida Statute §83.49. The title company handles the transfer.

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