Ready to sell your house? Fill out the form below or give us a call at 631-388-7771 to get your free cash offer!The simple answer is yes, you can sell a property with a tenant still living in it. I would strongly recommend you terminate the lease with your tenants and have them move out before you sell the property. Fill out the form below and we will respond promptly during normal business hours. Not advisable if you live in a tenant friendly state. We just sold our two family house with both sides being empty. In most states, landlords are required to give a 30day written notice to tenants to vacate if they decide to sell to a buyer or new landlord. The correct etiquette is to tell her about the offer. Then let the conversation take its course.