Stuck with liens, open permits, or daily fines? Learn how to sell a house with code violations without fixing them yourself.
The 'Daily Fine' Trap
If you ignore a violation, the city or county can charge daily fines (often $100-$500/day). Over a year, this can become a lien larger than your mortgage.
Can You Sell with Liens?
Yes, but the liens must be paid off at closing. If the fines exceed your equity, you might have to bring money to the table—unless you sell to an expert.
How We Handle Violations
We specialize in buying 'problem' properties. Because we are experienced, we can often:
1. Negotiate with the city to reduce the fines.
2. Fix the violations ourselves after buying the house.
3. Buy the house As-Is, taking the burden off your shoulders immediately.
Common Violations
Typical citations include overgrown lawns, peeling paint, unpermitted additions, and junk vehicles in the yard. These issues scare off traditional buyers, but we handle them after purchase.
Negotiating Liens
Cities often reduce fines if they know the property will be remedied. We work directly with code enforcement to slash penalties—sometimes down to 5–10% of the original total.
Sell Without Fixing
Whether you have open permits, structural issues, or daily fines, you can sell as-is. We take responsibility for clearing the violations and pay you cash up front.