Sell a house with code violations
Open violations, mounting fines, unpermitted work or a condemned notice on the door: we buy houses with code problems as-is and deal with the city after closing.
- No repairs or permits
- We handle the city
- We pay all closing costs
Fix the violations, or sell as-is?
Code violations can hold up a normal sale and fines can keep growing. Here’s how the options compare.
Fix everything first
You’ll need contractors, permits and re-inspections, and fines may keep adding up while the work gets done.
List it as-is
Many buyers and lenders avoid houses with open violations, and some cities require violations to be cleared or transferred before closing.
Let the fines build
Unpaid fines can become liens on the property, and some cities can eventually take further action.
Sell to us as-is
We buy the house with the violations open and take responsibility for resolving them with the city after closing, where local rules allow. Get an offer →
How selling with code violations works
- Tell us about the violations. Send whatever notices you have from the city, or just tell us what you know.
- One short walkthrough. We look at the house and the list of violations. Nothing to fix first.
- Get a cash offer within 24 hours. The repair and permit costs are built into our offer.
- Close on your date. In as little as 2–3 weeks. Any fines or liens that have to be paid are usually handled from the sale proceeds at closing.
Common violations we see
- Roof, porch, stair and structural problems
- Unpermitted additions, basements or electrical work
- Broken windows, overgrown yards or trash and debris
- Vacant building registration and board-up orders
- Condemned or unfit-to-occupy notices
Why sellers choose BAM
- 20+ years buying houses, 500+ purchased
- Fair cash offer within 24 hours, with the math explained
- No commissions or fees, and we pay all closing costs
- Close in as little as 2–3 weeks, or on your date
Common questions
Can I sell a house with open code violations?
In most places, yes. Rules vary by city. Some require violations to be fixed, paid or formally transferred to the buyer before closing. We handle that process with the city.
Will you buy a condemned house?
Yes. We buy condemned and unfit-to-occupy houses as-is.
What happens to the fines I owe?
Unpaid fines and any liens they’ve become are usually paid from the sale proceeds at closing, like a mortgage. Selling sooner can stop them from growing.
What about work done without a permit?
We buy houses with unpermitted additions and repairs. Tell us what you know and we’ll factor it into the offer.
How fast can you close?
In as little as 2–3 weeks, depending on how quickly the city and title company can provide what’s needed.
We buy houses in 30+ markets, including Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Las Vegas and Chicagoland. See all markets →
Get your cash offer
Free, no obligation, within 24 hours. No repairs, no fees.