Short Pump, VA · Henrico County
Can you sell a house with code violations in Short Pump, VA?
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.
Yes. You can sell a Virginia house with an open code violation. We buy Short Pump and Henrico County houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What we buy
We buy houses with code notices, repair orders, and work still needed. Tell us what is going on with the house and the notice; we'll talk it through with you.
What can affect closing
Virginia lets localities inspect existing buildings and order code violations corrected. If a code official declares a building unsafe, the official can order repairs or demolition; when there is imminent danger, the official can authorize emergency repairs. Virginia Code §36-105
Virginia also lets a locality adopt an ordinance requiring owners to remove, repair, or secure buildings that endanger public health or safety. The locality can usually do the work after at least 30 days' notice; serious hazards and emergencies can have shorter timelines. The cost is charged to the owner and, if unpaid, becomes a lien that ranks with unpaid local real-estate taxes. Virginia Code §15.2-906
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What happens next
We'll talk with you about the house and what the notice says, including any repair dates.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Henrico County code and permit help
Henrico County's Division of Community Maintenance handles zoning and code complaints about property condition and maintenance. Henrico Community Maintenance
Henrico County Building Inspections handles construction permits and inspections and provides change-of-use information. Henrico permitting and building inspections
Not sure which office covers your notice? Call us — we'll sort it out with you.
Costs and questions
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Virginia state and local recordation taxes, grantor tax and any applicable regional WMATA capital fee, regional congestion relief fee or regional transportation improvement fee.
Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
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Questions about selling with code violations
Can I sell a Short Pump house with an open code violation?
Yes. We buy houses with open code notices as-is, and we'll talk through the house and the notice with you. Any repair deadline still matters.
What our sellers say
“LISTEN, PROPERTY TAXES GOT TOO HIGH FOR MY FIXED INCOME. SOLD IT TO THEM. WALKED AWAY WITH CASH. GLAD IT'S OVER.”
“Facing foreclosure ... Very stressful time... They handled it professionally and got me out of the debt...”
“no open houses. no realtors tracking dirt in. just a straight cash sale for our house so we could move. Glad it's over.”
Talk with us about the property
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. We'll talk with you about the house and its code notice.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.