Can I sell a house with code violations in Minneapolis, MN?

We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. That includes Minneapolis and Hennepin County houses with open notices, repair needs, or work you do not want to take on before selling.

Minnesota law lets a municipality seek an order to repair or remove a hazardous building. If a court order is not followed, the municipality can arrange the work and seek repayment, including through a lien against the property. See Minnesota Stat. § 463.17 and § 463.21.

For you, that means an as-is sale does not automatically end an existing order or court case, remove a recorded lien, or cancel a deadline. Share the notice, any court papers, and later City letters so the actual requirements can be reviewed before closing.

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.

Minneapolis also runs a Truth in Sale of Housing evaluation program. The City identifies single-family houses, duplexes, townhouses, and first-time condominium conversions as types needing an evaluation before sale, and describes City-issued certificates that can substitute in specified situations. Check the address and City records for the applicable requirement and any report or certificate; an as-is offer does not determine that status. See the City's Truth in Sale of Housing information.

Tell us the Minneapolis address, what the notice says, the house condition, and any dates you are watching. Include any inspection report, later City letters, or court papers you have. We give written cash offers in 24 hours.

You see the written offer and written terms before you commit. If you choose to sell, closing is through a title company. Existing notices, orders, liens, and applicable City requirements still need to be addressed and can affect closing.

If your property is vacant or boarded, Minneapolis Regulatory Services maintains City information about these programs and their contact routes. See Vacant Building Registration and Boarded Buildings. For another code notice, start with the office and contact information printed on that notice.

For a sale inspection or report question, use the City's Truth in Sale of Housing page and confirm what applies to the specific address.

When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Minnesota deed tax and applicable Hennepin or Ramsey County Environmental Response Fund tax. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate.

Compare the numbers and repair assumptions with the Minneapolis home-sale net proceeds calculator. It is an estimate; the actual number could be more or less depending on the home's condition.