We buy the house with its violations
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Tell us about the house and the notice; you do not have to repair, clean, or clear it out before asking us about a sale. The property's specific notice, order, and recorded liens can affect what needs attention before closing, as explained below.
What can affect closing in Lexington and Fayette County
Kentucky law lets cities and counties enforce local codes and assess civil fines. After proper notice, a local government may address a nuisance itself by clearing the property, securing it against entry, or demolishing all or part of a structure. See KRS 65.8840.
Fines, fees, and abatement costs become a lien on the property once recorded with the county clerk. The lien ranks ahead of most other liens except state, county, school-board, and city taxes; it can last ten years, and the owner is personally responsible for the amount. See KRS 65.8835. Cities may also add unpaid code liens to a property-tax bill and collect them like unpaid taxes. See KRS 65.8834.
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.
Share the notice and any court papers with us so the items that apply to this property can be discussed before you decide.
What happens next
- Tell us the property address, condition, and what the notice or order says.
- We talk through the house and notice with you, including any deadline you know about.
- We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You see the written offer and written terms before you commit. If you choose to proceed, closing is through a title company.
Local help with a Lexington code notice
For local code questions, start with Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Code Enforcement. Have the property address and notice or case number ready when asking what remains open.
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Code Enforcement ↗Costs and questions
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate. Use the calculator to compare estimated costs and proceeds with your own assumptions.
Lexington code-violation questions
Can I sell a Lexington house with code violations?
Yes. A code violation does not necessarily stop a sale, but an existing order, court case, or recorded lien still matters and is not automatically cleared by selling. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Lexington and Fayette County.
Do I have to repair the house before asking for an offer?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What happens after I tell you about the house and notice?
We talk through the property, its condition, and the notice with you. We give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You see the written offer and terms before you commit; if you choose to proceed, closing is through a title company.
What closing costs do you pay?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Talk with us about the house
Call USA Home Buyers at 888-274-5006 or use the form to tell us what is happening with the Lexington property.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what the notice says.