We buy houses with code violations
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
We can talk through the house in its current condition, what the notice says, and what you want from the sale.
What can affect closing
North Carolina lets cities and counties adopt minimum housing codes. After a complaint, a housing officer can serve the owner and hold a hearing 10 to 30 days later. If the repair cost is reasonable compared with the home's value, the officer can order repairs. If staying in the house would create a significant threat of bodily harm, the officer can require it to be vacated and closed while repairs are made. Read G.S. 160D-1203.
If the local code provides a housing appeals board, an appeal must be filed within 10 days. If an owner does not comply, the local governing board can pass a property-specific ordinance and record it with the register of deeds. The local government can then do the work itself, but it cannot order a demolition that way until the owner has had a reasonable chance to fix the house. See North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 160D, Article 12.
The cost of local-government work can become a lien on the house. It ranks behind tax liens and is collected like a special assessment. The lien usually gets paid at closing. See G.S. 160A-233.
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What happens next
- We talk through the house, its condition, and what the notice says.
- We give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
- You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Local help in Wilson
For a home inside Wilson city limits, the City's Neighborhood Improvement office handles housing-compliance inspections and nuisance violations. The City asks residents to call 252-399-2220 to request an inspection or report a nuisance. See the Wilson Neighborhood Improvement page.
Costs and questions
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including North Carolina's excise tax on conveyances. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate. Compare an as-is sale with estimated listing costs using your own assumptions in the Wilson home-sale calculator.
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Questions about Wilson code violations
Can I sell a Wilson house with code violations?
Yes. You can sell a house with code violations in Wilson and Wilson County, North Carolina. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What happens to an open order or lien when I sell?
An open repair order or court case may require action before closing. If the local government does repair work, its cost can become a lien on the house and is usually paid off at closing.
Do I have to repair or clean out the house before selling to USA Home Buyers?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What happens after I tell you about the house and notice?
We talk through the house, its condition, and what the notice says. We give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
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 house
Call USA Home Buyers at 888-274-5006 or use the cash-offer form near the top of this page to tell us about the property and notice.
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