Lancaster, OH · Fairfield County / Code violations
Can you sell a house with code violations in Lancaster, OH?
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.
Usually, yes. You can sell a Lancaster house with open code violations. We buy the house with its notices and repair needs as it stands.
What we buy
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Tell us what is happening with the house and what the notice says. We can talk through the property with you; you do not need to make repairs before you call.
What can affect closing
If you received a written notice of building or housing code violations, Ohio law requires you to tell the buyer about those violations in writing before you sign the sale agreement. That rule is in Ohio Rev. Code §5301.253.
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What happens next
Talk about the house and notice
Tell us what is happening with the property and what the notice says. We can talk through the condition and any deadlines with you.
Review the written offer
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.
Choose a closing timeline
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Lancaster code and permit help
For a code notice or property-maintenance complaint in Lancaster, contact the City of Lancaster Code Enforcement Department at 740-652-2699.
The City of Lancaster Certified Building Department handles building permits and inspections. Call 740-687-6649 with a building-permit question.
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 code violations
Does selling end a code-violation case that is already in court?
No. If the city has already taken you to court over the violations, selling doesn't automatically end that case. If that's you, call us and we'll walk through it 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 Lancaster house
Call 888-274-5006 or share the address and what the notice says. You can call even if you are still sorting through the paperwork.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what is happening with the house.