Erlanger, KY · Kenton County · Code violations
Can you sell a house with code violations in Erlanger, KY?
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 an Erlanger house with open code violations. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What we buy
We buy Erlanger houses with open code notices, repair needs, or unsafe conditions. Tell us what is happening at the house and what the notice says; we'll talk it through with you.
What can affect closing
Kentucky cities and counties can enforce local codes and assess civil fines. After proper notice, a local government may clear a nuisance, secure it against entry, or demolish part or all of a structure. If fines, fees, or abatement costs are recorded with the county clerk, they become a lien that can last 10 years. Kentucky law also makes the owner personally responsible for the amount, and a city may add unpaid code liens to the property-tax bill and collect them like unpaid taxes.
Kentucky code-enforcement liens, KRS 65.8835 · Nuisance abatement, KRS 65.8840 · Code liens on property-tax bills, KRS 65.8834
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What happens next
Call us or use the form. Tell us about the house and the notice, and we'll talk through them 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.
Erlanger code-enforcement help
Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS) handles code-enforcement and building-permit questions for Erlanger. PDS code enforcement →
Costs and questions
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax.
Compare your selling costs with the Erlanger home-sale net-proceeds calculator →
Questions about selling with code violations
Do I have to repair code violations before selling to you?
No. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Tell us what the notice says, and we will talk it through 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 to tell us what is happening with the house and what the notice says.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.