The "California tenants" booklet is a practical resource for both tenants and landlords. We buy houses in California for cash.Sell Your House to a Direct Buyer Without Agents, Fees or Expensive Repairs! Forcing the sale of jointly owned real estate through a partition action is a complex legal process that can take months or even years. As with any investment real estate purchase, you must complete your due diligence. You have the legal right to sell your property, even if there are tenants living there. What are my rights as a landlord as far as his property is concerned? . Can you explain what you mean? Any lease of tangible personal property that transfers title or possession is a sale or purchase. Why do I have to pay property taxes?