Can You Sell a House With Code Violations in Houma, LA?

What we buy

We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. That includes houses with violation notices and repair needs. You can tell us what the notice says; you do not have to complete the listed repairs or clean out the house before selling to us.

What can affect closing

Often, you can sell a Louisiana house with code violations, but an open order or lien still needs to be dealt with. Under Louisiana Revised Statutes § 33:4763, a city or parish can order an unsafe building repaired or demolished after the required notice and hearing. A condemnation notice recorded in the mortgage records can bind the next owner under Louisiana Revised Statutes § 33:4762.

If the government does demolition or maintenance work, its costs can become a lien, and the owner may remain personally liable under Louisiana Revised Statutes § 33:4766. Selling does not erase those charges or orders. Keep the notice and any lien information available for the closing attorney to review.

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

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

What happens next

1. We talk through the house and what the notice says.
2. We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
3. Review the written offer and written terms before you commit. If you choose to sell, closing is through a title company.

Costs and questions

Compare what you might keep from listing with an as-is cash sale using your own assumptions in the Houma home-sale net proceeds calculator. The calculator is a planning estimate, not an offer for your particular house.