Charleston, WV · Kanawha County · Code violations
Can You Sell a House with Code Violations in Charleston, WV?
The fines don't stop while you think about it. They pile up, they add new ones, and every month takes another bite out of what the property is worth to you. We can buy it quickly, violations and all, so you stop the bleeding and keep your equity.
Yes. A sale may be possible with open code violations, but the property's orders and liens matter. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Charleston and Kanawha County, West Virginia. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the house. If you have a written notice or court papers, tell us what they say.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the house and any notice you received.
What we buy
We buy houses in Charleston and Kanawha County with code violations, repair needs, or serious disrepair. You can tell us what the notice says and what work it lists; you do not need to finish the repairs, clean, or clear out the house before asking about a sale.
An as-is sale lets you discuss the property in its current condition. Any existing order, court case, deadline, or lien still matters, as explained below.
What can affect closing in West Virginia?
West Virginia law lets a city adopt an ordinance for unsafe buildings. Under such an ordinance, the city can give written notice requiring the owner to repair, close, remove, or demolish an unsafe or dangerous building. The city may do the work itself and place a lien on the property for its costs. A municipal court may also put the building into receivership. See West Virginia Code § 8-12-16.
A county commission has similar authority over dilapidated buildings. After notice and a chance for a hearing, it can order repairs or demolition, impose daily penalties, hire contractors, and seek a lien for the costs. See West Virginia Code § 7-1-3ff.
An as-is agreement does not erase these orders or liens. Share the written notice, any deadline, and court papers so the buyer and closing professional can work through the repairs, deadlines, and closing requirements.
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job. That does not cancel an existing order, court case, lien, or deadline before closing.
What happens next
- Call or use the form to tell us about the Charleston house and what you know about its condition and notice.
- We talk through the property and notice, then give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
- You get the written offer and written terms before you commit. If you accept, closing is through a title company.
Compare costs and your questions
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the West Virginia real estate transfer excise tax and the additional county excise tax. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate.
Compare a written offer with what a listing could leave you after costs. The Charleston home-sale net proceeds calculator lets you compare those estimates using your own assumptions.
Charleston, WV Home Sale Net Proceeds Calculator
CalculatorCompare what you would keep from listing your house or selling as-is for cash. Change the repair costs, cleanout, monthly bills and closing costs to fit your house.
Questions about Charleston code violations
Can I sell a Charleston house with open code violations?
A sale may be possible, but the property’s orders and liens matter. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Charleston and Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Do I have to repair or clean out the house before selling to you?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Will an as-is sale erase an order, court case, or lien?
No. An as-is agreement does not erase existing orders or liens, and selling does not automatically end a court case. Tell us about the notice and any court papers so we can talk through the property and closing requirements.
What happens after I contact USA Home Buyers?
We talk through the house and any notice. We give you a written cash offer within 24 hours, with written terms before you commit; closing is through a title company.
Talk with us about the house
Call 888-274-5006 or send us the address and tell us about the notice.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what you know about the house and notice.