City Code Violations & Liens Piling Up?
Mounting fines and the threat of city liens can feel overwhelming. You can sell your property even with these legal issues, pay off the city, and walk away with cash.
Common Code Violations
Cities enforce property maintenance codes to ensure safety and neighborhood standards. Common issues that lead to violations include:
Unsafe Structures
Overgrown Lawn / Landscaping
Illegal Additions or Conversions
Fire Safety Issues
Junk / Debris in Yard
Peeling Paint / Siding Damage
How Violations Escalate
Notice of Violation
You receive an official notice from the city detailing the violations and giving you a deadline to comply.
Fines Begin
If the deadline passes, the city starts imposing daily or weekly fines, which can add up to thousands of dollars.
Lien Placed on Property
The city places a lien on your property for the unpaid fines. This is a legal claim that must be paid before you can sell.
Foreclosure
In severe cases, the city can foreclose on your property to satisfy the lien, and you could lose your home.
The Simple Solution: Sell As-Is
Fighting with the city is expensive and time-consuming. A fast cash sale offers a clean break.
- We buy the house with the violations. You don't have to fix anything.
- City liens and fines are paid off at closing from the sale proceeds.
- You receive the remaining equity in cash, free and clear of the problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really sell a house with active code violations and liens?
Yes. This is a very common situation. We are experienced in buying properties with these issues. As part of the sale, the title company will use the proceeds to pay off the city liens, and you receive the remaining cash.
Do I have to make the repairs myself before selling?
No. When you sell to us, you are selling 'as-is.' We take on the full responsibility and cost of making all the necessary repairs to bring the property up to code after we buy it.
The city is threatening to demolish the property. What can I do?
This is a very urgent situation. A quick sale can often stop the demolition process, as the city would prefer to see a responsible new owner take over the property rather than spend money to tear it down. Contact us immediately.
What if I can't afford the fines or the repairs?
This is the exact problem a cash sale solves. You don't need any money out of pocket. The fines are paid from the sale proceeds, and we handle the repairs. It's a way to resolve the issue without needing cash upfront.
Stop the Fines and the Stress
Get a fair cash offer for your property, pay off the city, and put this problem behind you for good.
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