Can I sell a house with code violations in St. Louis, MO?

We consider the house in its current condition, including unfinished repairs. You do not need to repair, clean, or clear it out to sell to us. We can talk through the notice and how it could affect closing.

Missouri law lets cities, towns, villages, and first-class or charter counties adopt dangerous-building ordinances. Those ordinances can require a building to be vacated, repaired, or demolished. The notice and hearing process depends on the local ordinance, and state law has separate provisions for some larger cities.

If required work is not done, the local government may arrange it. The cost can become a special tax bill and property lien, or a contractor’s lien. Local inspection or occupancy requirements may also apply. An as-is agreement does not erase an open order, deadline, or tax bill.

These Missouri rules explain when local governments can order work and what may happen if it is left undone: RSMo §67.400, dangerous-building ordinances and RSMo §67.410, notice, hearing, tax bill, and lien. We can review the notice with the closing professional to work through the repairs, deadlines, and closing requirements.

When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job. An existing order or liability is not automatically canceled before closing.

We talk through the house and the notice with you. We’ll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours, with written terms for you to review before you commit. If you choose to move forward, closing is through a title company.

Call or use the form to talk through the house and notice. If you have a copy or later letters, we can review them together. You do not need to make repairs before starting the conversation.

When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.

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