Active Code Violations?We Buy Anyway.
City citations, open permits, health and safety violations, these things make traditional buyers walk and lenders say no. We have bought properties with active code violations before and we can do it again. You do not resolve a single violation before closing.
- Active citations not a problem
- No fees or commissions
- No obligation
- Active violations? No problem We have handled this situation before
- Offer in 1 hour No waiting, no runaround
- We cover closing costs Zero fees, zero commissions
- Close in 7 to 20 days Or on your timeline
The types of code violations we deal with regularly
Can you sell house with code violations? Short answer, yes. Code violations come in all shapes and sizes. Most of them are deal-killers for traditional buyers. For us, they are just part of the transaction.
Unpermitted additions
Garage conversions, additions, or structures built without permits are a red flag for lenders and agents. We buy properties with unpermitted work and sort it out after we close.
Electrical violations
Open panels, improper wiring, missing GFCIs, overloaded circuits. City-cited electrical violations do not prevent us from making an offer or closing.
Plumbing violations
Open sewer connections, improper water heater installations, failing drain systems with active citations, we have bought with all of these present.
Structural violations
Failing retaining walls, compromised foundations, roof violations cited by the city. These scare off nearly every other buyer. We are not most buyers.
Property maintenance violations
Overgrown lots, junk vehicles, accumulation violations, exterior deterioration. We buy the property and handle the cleanup ourselves.
Health and safety citations
If the city has cited the property for habitability issues, we can still purchase. These situations require an experienced buyer, and that is exactly what we are.
The process when there are active violations
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Tell us about the property and violations
Fill out the form or call us. Be upfront about what violations exist, active citations, notices, fines. The more we know upfront, the faster this goes.
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We research the property history
We pull the city's permit and violation records ourselves. We want to understand the full picture before making an offer, no surprises at closing.
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Cash offer that accounts for everything
Our offer reflects the violations and what it will take to resolve them. We are not going to renegotiate after the fact. The number we give you is the number you get.
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We close and handle the violations ourselves
After closing, the violations become our problem. We work with the city directly and resolve everything on our own timeline. You walk away clean.
Sellers who got out from under city citations
I had code violations piling up and the fines were compounding every month. I didn't have the money to fix everything the city was requiring. Prime Equities bought the house in two weeks and handled everything. Wish I had called sooner.
My rental had unpermitted work done by the previous owner and I had no idea until the city showed up. Couldn't sell it traditionally, couldn't afford to get it permitted. Taylor explained exactly how they handle this and they did exactly what they said.
The property had a health and safety citation from the city that made it practically unsellable on the open market. I thought I was going to lose it entirely. Prime Equities came in, assessed everything, and made a fair offer within the same day.
What sellers with code violations usually ask
Every situation is different. Call us at (210) 740-3006 for a straight answer about yours.
Do I need to fix the violations before you can buy?
No. We buy properties with active code violations. You do not resolve, remediate, or even contact the city before we close. We take on the violations when we take on the property.
Will the city fines come out of my proceeds?
Outstanding fines and liens against the property are typically resolved at closing through the title company from the sale proceeds. We factor known fines into our offer so you know what to expect. There are no surprises at the closing table.
What if there is a lien on the property from code enforcement?
Code enforcement liens are a title issue that the title company works to resolve at closing. This is common in properties with violations and it is something our title company handles regularly. It does not prevent the sale.
How do you determine your offer when there are violations?
We look at what the property is worth without violations, then subtract the cost to resolve them plus our margin. We pull the city records ourselves and we factor in everything we can find. Our offer is a real number based on real information.
Can you still buy if the city has threatened to condemn the property?
Possibly, it depends on where the condemnation process is. In many cases we can still close before a final condemnation order. Call us immediately if this is your situation because timing matters significantly.
Stop letting city citations hold your property hostage
We buy properties with active code violations in San Antonio for cash. One call and you will know exactly where you stand.
Or email us at acq@primequities.com
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