Can a Home With a Tenant Be Sold? Checklist for Seller and Buyer

Short answer: A home with a tenant can be sold. A sale does not end the lease; the contract continues in the new owner's name. So for the buyer the lease, the deposit and the tenant's payment history are critical information.

For the seller

1. Notify the tenant of the intention to sell in writing.
2. Document the lease and the deposit status.
3. Confirm that there is no maintenance fee or bill debt.
4. Write the transfer of the lease into the sale contract.

For the buyer

1. You will become a party to the lease; read the term, rent and increase provisions.
2. Clarify the transfer of the deposit and whether it is held in a bank.
3. See whether the tenant has an eviction undertaking or special rights.
4. The right to evict for own need is limited. For details, see our article can the new owner evict the tenant.

Title deed day

At the title transfer of a rented home, the lease and tenant information are attached to the sale contract. For details, see our article title deed day.

Frequently asked questions

Must the tenant show the home during the sale?

If there is no special provision in the contract, the landlord asks permission; the tenant's consent matters.

Who gets the rental income?

The new owner, after the title transfer.

Is the price affected?

A home with a tenant can offer rental yield to an investor; for buyers who want to live in it, the eviction process matters.

Sources: mevzuat.gov.tr · tkgm.gov.tr

This article is for general information only and is not legal advice; legislation and practice may change. Compiled as of October 2026. For your specific case, contact us or consult a lawyer.