Can you sell a house with code violations in Billings, MT?

We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can ask us to review a Billings house with an open code notice or serious disrepair without first completing the listed work.

Montana law lets a city or town council, after notice, require an owner to repair or remove a structure that is dangerous to people passing by. State law also gives cities and towns power to condemn and demolish hazardous structures and to address conditions that endanger health or safety. Each city sets details in its own code, including deadlines, appeals, fines, and whether the city can do the work and charge the property.

For you, an open notice or order can mean work, costs, or a deadline still needs attention. Selling does not automatically cancel a notice, court case, or obligation before closing. Montana Code § 7-15-4125: dangerous structures and notice; § 7-1-4124(19): hazardous structures; and § 7-5-4104: health and safety conditions.

When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.

That does not erase an existing order, court case, deadline, or seller obligation before closing.

1. Tell us the property address and what the notice says. Share any inspection report, permit history, deadline, or court communication you have.
2. We talk through the house, its condition, and the notice so you can compare an as-is sale with the repair and holding costs.
3. We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.

For current city contacts, start with the City of Billings official website. For an active deadline or order, use the contact and instructions on your notice.

When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.

Compare the possible sale proceeds with repair, permit, cleanout, and holding costs in the Billings home-sale net proceeds calculator. Use your own estimates; the notice and title review still control property-specific requirements.