Can You Sell a House With Code Violations in Paris, TN?

What we buy

We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Tell us the Paris or Henry County address and what the notice says. You do not have to start repairs, clean, or clear out the house before asking about a sale.

What can affect closing in Tennessee

Tennessee lets cities adopt rules for buildings that are unfit for people to live in or use. After notice and a hearing, a city may order the owner to repair the building or close it to use. If repairs cannot be made at a reasonable cost, the city may order it torn down. If the owner does not comply, the city may do the work and charge the cost to the owner. That cost can become a lien on the property, collected with property taxes; if unpaid, it carries the same penalties and interest as late property taxes. A sale by itself does not remove an existing lien. Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service: Slum Clearance explains the process under Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-103.

The actual notice, local rule, address, and any court papers matter. An address in Henry County is not automatically inside Paris city limits, so confirm which office has jurisdiction before relying on a city rule.

When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.

That does not erase an existing order, court case, lien, statutory deadline, or seller obligation before closing.

What happens next

1. Tell us the property address, the house condition, and what the notice or order says.
2. We talk through the house and notice, then give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
3. Review the written offer and written terms before you commit. If you choose to sell, closing is through a title company.

Local help with a Paris code notice

For a property inside Paris, the City of Paris Building and Codes page provides building-permit and code-complaint routes and lists the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code among the City's adopted codes. Use the notice or ask the City about the actual address and any open item. The City page does not establish a sale-related inspection or certificate requirement for a particular house.

City of Paris Building and Codes

If you are unsure whether an address is inside the city limits, the City zoning map and Henry County GIS Maps & Property Search are starting points. Confirm the right jurisdiction and office with the City or County for the actual address.

Costs and questions

When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Tennessee's realty transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate. Use the calculator to compare your own assumptions for repairs, listing costs, and what you might keep from a sale.