Tenant Buyout Agreements: What to Offer, What to Say, and What to Avoid

Tenant Buyout Agreements: What to Offer, What to Say, and What to Avoid

When: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

How to Attend: Logged-in AAGLA members can register using the “Register Now” button.

A tenant buyout agreement, often called “cash for keys,” may provide a practical alternative when a rental housing provider needs to recover a unit. But a successful agreement requires more than offering money. The timing, approach, communication, proposed amount, and written terms can all influence whether the negotiation moves forward or falls apart.

During this live webinar, tenant buyout attorney Sasha Struthers, Esq. will explain the psychology, strategy, and legal considerations behind tenant buyout agreements. She will discuss when a buyout may be appropriate, how to begin the conversation, what mistakes to avoid, and how the process works from the initial offer through the tenant’s move-out.

Whether you are preparing to sell a property, addressing a difficult tenancy, or evaluating a unit that is significantly below market rent, this webinar will help you better understand your available options. Tenant buyout agreements can sometimes save rental housing providers time, expense, and the stress of pursuing an eviction, but attempting a buyout without proper guidance can create additional problems.

Following the presentation, Sasha will answer attendees’ questions during a live, interactive Q&A.

During this webinar, we will cover:

• When a tenant buyout agreement may be appropriate and what it could cost.

• The psychology of a tenant buyout, including how a tenant may view the offer differently from the property owner.

• The tenant buyout process from the initial offer through agreement and move-out.

• Best practices for approaching a tenant, including what to say, when to say it, and what pressure tactics to avoid.

• The important terms typically included in a tenant buyout agreement.

• What may happen if a tenant signs an agreement but does not move out.

• How to evaluate a potential buyout amount and whether any government-mandated minimums apply.

• Common owner mistakes that can delay or derail a tenant buyout.

• Answers to attendee questions during a live, interactive Q&A.

This will be a live, interactive online learning session, with questions welcomed throughout the presentation. Please log in to register on our website at www.aagla.org/events.

If you have any questions, please contact Events Manager Diana Alcaraz via email at diana@aagla.org. We look forward to seeing you.

WARNING: THE INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING THIS WEBINAR IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE IS BEING GIVEN DURING THIS WEBINAR. BEAR IN MIND THAT EVERY SITUATION IS UNIQUE, AND THE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. SO, BEFORE ACTING, BE SURE TO OBTAIN TAX AND/OR LEGAL ADVICE FROM YOUR LICENSED PROFESSIONAL.

Our Featured Speaker: Sasha Struthers, Esq., Struthers Legal APC

Sasha Struthers is a California-licensed attorney and Real Estate Broker with a law practice that focuses on 'Cash for Keys'/ tenant buyouts and government agency complaints such as REAP, CRD, and Orders to Comply. Sasha's experience managing a 15-building real estate portfolio, including five apartments subject to LARSO has allowed her to help landlords strategically reposition their portfolios, maximize income, and reduce management stress. Her experience is shared through informative videos educating landlords on various aspects of real estate. She writes a weekly newsletter on various real estate-related topics, including the latest real estate news. You can check out her law practice at www.struthers.legal.

Featured Sponsor: Struthers Legal APC

Struthers Legal APC, founded by Sasha Struthers, a California licensed Attorney and Real Estate Broker, focuses on 'Cash for Keys'/ tenant buyout agreements and government agency complaints such as REAP, CRD, and Orders to Comply. Struther’s experience managing a 15-building real estate portfolio, including five apartments subject to LARSO, has allowed her to help landlords strategically reposition their portfolios, maximize income, and reduce management stress. Her experience is shared through informative videos educating landlords on various aspects of real estate. She writes a weekly newsletter on various real estate related topics, including the latest real estate news. You can check out Struthers Legal APC’s law practice at www.struthers.legal.

OUR MODERATOR: Daniel Yukelson, AAGLA Executive Director

Daniel Yukelson is currently the Executive Director of The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA). As Certified Public Accountant, Yukelson began his career at Ernst & Young, the global accounting firm, and had served in senior financial roles principally as Chief Financial Officer for various public, private and start-up companies, including as Chief Financial Officer of Premiere Radio Networks, the largest U.S. radio network and now subsidiary of iHeart Media, and as Chief Financial Officer of Oasis West Realty, the owner of the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. He is a former planning commissioner in the City of Beverly Hills and served as the committee’s Chairperson.