What we buy with code violations
A code notice or repair list does not mean you have to finish the work before asking us about a sale. We buy the house in its current condition, including the repairs and cleanout it needs.
Tell us what the notice says and what you know about the property. We can talk through the house and give you a written offer to consider without asking you to repair or clean it first.
What can affect closing in Maine
Maine’s dangerous-buildings law lets municipal officers declare a building dangerous after notice and a hearing if it is structurally unsafe, unsanitary, a fire hazard, or hazardous because of poor maintenance, dilapidation, or abandonment. The order states what must happen with the building, often removal or demolition. It can allow time for repairs if the owner shows the ability and willingness to fix the building properly. Owners and others with an interest in the property, such as a mortgage holder, receive notice and may appeal. See 17 M.R.S. § 2851.
If an order is not followed, the municipality can have the work done and recover its expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, through a special tax assessed against the land or a lawsuit against the owner. See 17 M.R.S. § 2853.
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
Selling does not automatically erase an existing order or court case, or an obligation you have before closing. Tell us about the notice and any deadlines; ask the City about the current status and talk with an attorney about how an order applies to your situation.
What happens next
- We talk through the Rockland house, its condition, and what you know about the notice or deadline.
- We review the property and your situation, then give you a written offer to consider.
- Before you decide, you’ll receive the offer and terms in writing. If you choose to sell, a title company handles the closing.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk about the house; you do not need to finish repairs before calling.
Rockland code office and inspection information
For City permits or code-enforcement questions, contact the City of Rockland Planning & Code Enforcement Department at 270 Pleasant Street, Rockland, ME 04841, or call (207) 594-0308. The City also publishes information about its multi-unit inspection route. Ask the department about the exact address, notice, permit, or inspection question.
Compare costs and get answers
A sale price is not the same as what you keep. Use the calculator to compare possible net proceeds and adjust the repair costs, cleanout, monthly bills, and selling costs for your house.
Compare Rockland home-sale net proceeds with the calculator →Questions about code violations in Rockland
Can I sell a Rockland house with code violations?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Rockland and Knox County, Maine, including houses with code violations or repair needs. An existing order or court case does not automatically disappear when a property sells, so its status and any deadline still matter.
Can the City require repairs or removal of a dangerous building?
Maine law lets municipal officers declare a building dangerous after notice and a hearing when it meets the statutory conditions. An order can direct repairs or removal, and the municipality may arrange the work and recover its costs if the order is not followed. See 17 M.R.S. §§ 2851 and 2853, and ask the City about the actual property and notice.
Who handles Rockland permit or code-enforcement questions?
The City of Rockland Planning & Code Enforcement Department handles City permit and code-enforcement questions and lists a multi-unit inspection route. Contact the department about the property address, notice, permit, or inspection question.
What should I share when I first ask about selling?
Tell us what you already know about the Rockland house and notice. You can call even if you do not have every paper or inspection detail.
Talk through your Rockland house
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above to tell us about the house and code notice.