Lima, OH · Code violations
Can I sell a house with code violations in Lima, 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. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Lima and Allen County, Ohio. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Call USA Home Buyers at 888-274-5006 to talk about the house and any notice.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the Lima property address and what the code notice says.
What we buy
We buy Lima houses with code violations as-is. You do not have to finish repairs before selling to us. When you sell to us, we are the buyer, so the repairs become our job, not yours.
Tell us what the notice says and what you know about the house. We can talk about the property with the violations in view, rather than asking you to repair it first.
What can affect closing in Ohio?
Usually, yes, you can sell a house with open code violations. 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 is Ohio Rev. Code §5301.253. Read Ohio Rev. Code §5301.253.
One thing to know: if the city has already taken you to court over the violations, selling does not automatically end that case.
What happens next
Talk about the house and notice
We talk through the property and what you know about the code notice or any court papers. You can call us with questions.
Review the written offer
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You get the written offer and written terms before you commit.
Close through a title company
If you decide to move forward, closing is through a title company.
Compare your costs and options
Compare a possible listing price with what you might actually keep after selling costs using your own assumptions in the Lima home sale net proceeds calculator.
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Lima code-violation questions
Can I sell a Lima house with code violations?
Usually, yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Lima and Allen County, Ohio. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Do I have to repair the 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. When you sell to us, we are the buyer, so the repairs become our job, not yours.
What if I received a written code-violation notice?
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. Ohio Rev. Code §5301.253.
Will selling end a code-violation court case?
If the city has already taken you to court over the violations, selling doesn't automatically end that case.
When will I get the written offer and terms?
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You get the written offer and written terms before you commit, and closing is through a title company.
Talk through the Lima house
Call USA Home Buyers at 888-274-5006 or tell us about the property and notice in the form.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the Lima property address and what the code notice says.