Dealing with difficult tenants while trying to sell your Aurora rental property? You’re facing one of the most challenging situations a landlord can encounter. Between damaged property, missed rent payments, and showing difficulties, problem tenants can make selling seem impossible. But you have more options than you might think.
Understanding Your Position as a Colorado Landlord
Colorado law provides specific rights to both landlords and tenants during a property sale. While you can sell your property, your tenants have rights, too – even if they’re causing problems. This delicate balance can make traditional sales particularly challenging.
Most Aurora real estate agents won’t list a property with problem tenants. They know that hostile occupants can sabotage showings, scare away buyers, and complicate the closing process. This leaves many landlords feeling trapped.
The Real Cost of Problem Tenants During a Sale
Let’s talk numbers. Problem tenants don’t just impact your monthly rental income; they can significantly decrease your property’s sale value. Here’s what we typically see in Aurora:
Missing rent payments often total $3,000-5,000 before eviction becomes possible. Property damage from angry tenants can easily reach $10,000 or more. Legal fees for eviction proceedings typically run $2,000-4,000. Add in lost time, stress, and carrying costs, and you’re looking at significant losses.
But the biggest hit comes in the sale price. Houses with difficult tenants sell for 15-25% below market value – if they sell at all. On a $400,000 Aurora property, that’s up to $100,000 left on the table.
Traditional Sale Challenges
Trying to sell a tenant-occupied property traditionally presents multiple hurdles:
- Tenants can refuse showings or make them unpleasant
- Property condition often deteriorates during the sale process
- Buyers are wary of inheriting tenant problems
- Financing becomes complicated with non-paying tenants
- Closing delays are common due to tenant issues
The Atlas Portfolio Solution
We’ve helped numerous Aurora landlords escape the nightmare of problem tenants. Our process eliminates the usual headaches:
First, we buy your property with the tenants in place. No need for showings, repairs, or tenant cooperation. We take over precisely as-is.
Second, we handle all tenant issues after purchase. Our experienced team manages:
- Tenant communications
- Property condition issues
- Lease negotiations
- Eviction proceedings if necessary
- Property rehabilitation
Third, you get to walk away clean. No more stress, tenant calls, or sleepless nights wondering about your property.
Making it Work Financially
Our purchase process takes into account:
- Current property condition
- Remaining lease terms
- Tenant payment history
- Potential rehabilitation costs
While our offer might be below retail value, consider what you’re saving:
- No eviction costs
- No legal fees
- No repair expenses
- No lost rent
- No marketing costs
- No closing delays
Your Next Steps
Ready to escape the headache of problem tenants? Here’s how The Atlas Portfolio makes it simple:
- Contact us for a confidential consultation
- Get a fair cash offer for your property
- Choose your closing date
- Leave the tenant issues to us
Don’t let difficult tenants continue draining your time and money. The Atlas Portfolio has helped hundreds of Aurora landlords sell their problem properties quickly and easily. We understand landlord-tenant law, know the local market, and have the resources to handle any tenant situation.
Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation. Let’s discuss how we can help you move forward without the stress of problem tenants.
