Memphis, TN / Code violations
Can I sell a Memphis house with code violations?
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 ask about selling a house with code violations in Memphis and Shelby County. Open orders and city charges can still affect what happens before closing. USA Home Buyers buys houses with violations as-is.
Call USA Home Buyers at 888-274-5006 or use the form to tell us about the property.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the Memphis address and what you know about the house and notice.
What we buy
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You do not have to finish the violation-related work before asking us about a sale.
An as-is sale lets you discuss the house in its current condition. The notice and any existing order, deadline, or lien still matter; selling does not automatically make them go away.
What can affect closing in Tennessee?
Tennessee law lets cities and towns adopt rules for buildings that are unfit for people to live in or use. After notice and a hearing, a city can order repairs or close the building. If repairs cannot be made at a reasonable cost, the city can order it torn down. If the owner does not comply, the city can do the work itself. Those costs are charged to the owner and become a lien on the property, collected with property taxes. If unpaid, they carry the same penalties and interest as late property taxes. This authority is in Tennessee Code Annotated § 13-21-103.
An as-is sale does not automatically erase an order, court case, lien, or seller obligation before closing. Ask the City what remains open on the property and share the notice and any charge with the closing professional. When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What happens next
- Tell us the Memphis address, the house condition, and what the notice says. If you do not have the paperwork nearby, call and tell us what you know.
- We talk through the house and the notice, including any deadline or city charge you are concerned about.
- We give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You receive written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Local help for a Memphis property
The City of Memphis Housing / Code Enforcement page lists a route for unsafe-housing reports. It gives the mailing address 4225 Riverdale Road, Memphis, TN 38141, and phone number (901) 636-7464. For a notice on your property, ask the City which office has the record and what remains open.
Costs and comparing your options
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Tennessee's realty transfer tax. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate.
Compare a possible cash sale with your own repair and selling-cost assumptions using the Memphis home-sale net proceeds calculator.
Memphis code-violation questions
Can I sell a Memphis house with code violations?
Usually, yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Memphis and Shelby County. Open orders, a court case, or city charges can still affect what must be addressed before closing, and a sale does not automatically clear them.
Do I have to repair or clean out the house before selling to you?
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're the buyer, so the repairs become our job. An existing order, court case, or seller obligation before closing does not automatically disappear.
Will an as-is sale remove a City order or lien?
No. A sale does not automatically cancel an existing order or court case or remove a lien attached to the property. Share the notice and any city charge with us so the details can be reviewed for the sale.
What happens after I contact USA Home Buyers?
We talk about the house, its condition, and any notice or deadline you know about. We give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You receive written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Talk through your Memphis house
Call USA Home Buyers at 888-274-5006 or send the address and tell us what the notice says.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the Memphis address and what you know about the house and notice.