What we buy
We buy houses with open code notices, repair needs, and unsafe conditions as-is. You can tell us what is happening with the house and what the notice says; we'll talk through its condition and any deadline with you.
You don't have to make repairs, clean, or clear out the house before you talk with us.
What can affect closing in Maryland
Maryland lets counties adopt building codes and enforcement rules, including fines and court remedies. Counties and towns can also address nuisances; towns can inspect and require repairs to plumbing, wiring, gas, water, and sewer lines. The local code sets the repair deadlines and fines. Maryland county building-code law, county nuisance law, municipal nuisance law, and municipal building-repair law explain those local powers.
Some local codes can make a buyer responsible for an open violation after a sale. Tell us what your notice says and when it is due; we'll talk it through with you.
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What happens next
- We talk about the house, its condition, and what the notice says.
- We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
- You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
- Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Local help with a code notice
Harford County groups Bel Air South with Abingdon and Emmorton. For Harford County building inspections, permits, or livability questions, start with the County's Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits (DILP). Building Services can be reached at 410-638-3366. If your notice names another office, call us — we'll sort it out with you.
Costs and questions
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Maryland's state transfer tax, recordation tax and any applicable county transfer tax. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate.
Use the calculator to compare possible net proceeds for your house.
Questions about selling with code violations
Can I sell a Bel Air South house with code violations?
Usually, yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses with open code violations in Bel Air South and Harford County. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Do I have to make repairs before selling to you?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What should I do if a code notice has a deadline?
Tell us what the notice says and when it is due. We can talk through the house, the notice, and the deadline with you.
What our sellers say
“The house in Allentown was sitting empty for 2 years after my dad passed. getting code violations from the city. sold it to them for cash, no cleanup needed.”
“The house had some foundation issues and hadn't been updated since the 80s. I got quotes from contractors and the repair costs were going to eat everything I'd make listing it. USA Home Buyers bought it as-is. I'm glad I called.”
Talk with us about the house
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above to tell us about the house and any code notice.