East Chicago, IN · Lake County · Code violations
Can you sell a house with code violations in East Chicago, IN?
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. You can sell a house with an unsafe-building order. We buy East Chicago houses with code notices, unsafe conditions, or repair needs as-is. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What we buy
We buy houses with open code notices, unsafe-building orders, or repairs still needed. Tell us what the notice says and what is happening with the house; we'll talk through the condition and any dates in the notice with you.
What can affect closing
Indiana's Unsafe Building Law applies in Indianapolis and Marion County, and in other cities, towns, or counties that have adopted it. If it applies to your order and you have not complied, you must give the buyer full information before agreeing to transfer or transferring the property. Within five days after agreeing to transfer or transferring your interest, the enforcement authority must receive the buyer's name, address, and phone number, and a copy of the transfer document. A recorded order stays with the property, so the buyer takes it on. Indiana Code §§ 36-7-9-1 and -3; §§ 36-7-9-26 and -27.
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What happens next
Tell us where the house is and what the notice says. We'll talk through the house, its condition, and any dates you have.
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.
East Chicago code and permit help
The East Chicago Building Department handles building permits and inspections. Its Code Enforcement division handles property-maintenance and housing-standard complaints. City of East Chicago Building Department.
Costs and questions
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
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Questions about selling with code violations
Can I sell an East Chicago house with an unsafe-building order?
Yes. A recorded order stays with the property, so the buyer takes it on. Indiana's Unsafe Building Law applies in Indianapolis and Marion County, and in other cities, towns, or counties that have adopted it. If it applies to your order and you have not complied, you must give the buyer full information before agreeing to transfer or transferring the property. Within five days after agreeing to transfer or transferring your interest, the enforcement authority must receive the buyer's name, address, and phone number, and a copy of the transfer document.
Which East Chicago office can answer code and permit questions?
The East Chicago Building Department handles building permits and inspections. Its Code Enforcement division handles property-maintenance and housing-standard complaints.
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 to tell us about the house and notice.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.