University City, MO · St. Louis County
Can you sell a house with code violations in University City, MO?
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. We buy University City houses with code violations and open notices. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What we buy
We buy University City houses with open notices, repair needs, or unsafe conditions as they stand. Tell us what the notice says and what is happening with the house; we'll talk it through with you. You can call before doing the work.
What can affect closing
Missouri law lets cities, towns, and villages 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. (RSMo §67.400; RSMo §67.410.)
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. An as-is sale does not erase an open order or tax bill.
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What happens next
Tell us about the house, the code notice, and any deadline. We'll talk through the condition and the notice with you.
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.
University City code and inspection help
University City Planning and Development handles Property Maintenance Code questions. The City also publishes construction and occupancy guidance and home-sale and rental inspection information. If the City sent you a notice, call us — we'll go through it with you.
University City Property Maintenance Code Enforcement ↗Construction and occupancy information ↗Home-sale and rental inspection FAQ ↗
Costs and questions
Missouri's Constitution bars state and local governments from imposing new taxes on real-estate sales or transfers after December 2, 2010. County deed recording fees are $5 for the first page and $3 for each additional page, plus per-document fees set by state law. The title company or closing professional confirms the exact recording charges.
Missouri Constitution, Article X, Section 25RSMo §59.310, deed recording feesRSMo §59.319, recorder user feeRSMo §59.800, additional recording fee
Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate.
No fees. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. No agent commissions when you sell to us.
Open the University City net-proceeds calculator → to compare your own selling-cost assumptions.
One question we hear from University City sellers
What should I do with a University City code notice?
Call us and tell us what it says. We'll read through the notice with you and talk through the house.
What our sellers say
“The house in Allentown was sitting empty for 2 years after my dad passed. getting code violations from the city. sold it to them for cash, no cleanup needed.”
“The house had some foundation issues and hadn't been updated since the 80s. I got quotes from contractors and the repair costs were going to eat everything I'd make listing it. USA Home Buyers bought it as-is. I'm glad I called.”
Talk with us about the property
We answer 24/7 at 888-274-5006. Tell us where the house is and what the notice says.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.