Selling a property with a tenant is legally permissible. We've created a free sample letter you can use (no email optin required) to notify your tenants on your intent to sell the property.The simple answer is yes, you can sell a property with a tenant still living in it. A notice of sale of property letter is a formal type of communication that informs a tenant that their rental property is being sold. Identifying what type of lease you have in place is the first step in selling a house with tenants. As a landlord, it's vital to understand all your sitting tenants' rights before selling a house. Most states have a 30 to 60day required window from when tenants receive a formal notice to vacate and when they have to leave. The simplest way is for the buyer to purchase the property and allow the tenant to remain, at least until the current lease is up.