East Providence, RI · Providence County · Code violations
Can you sell a house with code violations in East Providence, RI?
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 your East Providence house with open code violations to us. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What we buy
We buy the house with its open violations. Tell us what the notice says and what repairs are still needed; we'll talk through the property and the sale with you.
What can affect closing in Rhode Island
If you were served with a housing-code violation notice or order, Rhode Island law lets you sell before repairs are finished if you give the buyer a true copy of every notice or order. At the same time, before the transfer, tell the code officer in writing that you intend to sell and include the buyer's name and address. Hand-deliver that notice and get a receipt, or send it by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. A buyer who receives the notice is bound by it. See R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24.3-17.
If violations remain, the code officer can issue a second notice. Once final, it is recorded in the city's land records with a civil penalty that grows over time; the notice and lien stay on record until the problem is fixed and the penalty is paid. For a dangerous building, the city can order urgent repairs, require the home to be vacated, or order demolition and recover the cost. Costs for work on an unsafe building after an ignored notice can also become a lien. See § 45-24.3-19 and § 23-27.3-124.5.
What happens next
Call us or use the form and tell us about the house and notice. We'll talk through the property with you.
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 Providence code and permit help
The East Providence Building Inspection Division handles housing-code concerns, building permits, and inspection questions. Contact the Division about a city notice or planned work.
East Providence Building Inspection Division →
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
Costs and questions
Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Rhode Island's real estate conveyance tax. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
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Questions about selling with code violations
Can I sell before fixing a Rhode Island housing-code violation?
Yes. You can sell before repairs are finished if you give the buyer a true copy of every notice or order. At the same time, before the transfer, notify the code officer in writing that you intend to sell and include the buyer’s name and address. Hand-deliver that notice and get a receipt, or send it by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. The buyer is bound by the notice.
How soon can closing happen?
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
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 property
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to tell us what is going on with the East Providence house.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.