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Selling a House with Code Violations

Open code cases, unpermitted additions, and failed inspections do not stop us. We buy houses with code violations across Southern California as-is. Selling to us gets the property off your hands before fines pile up. We take on the city, the permits, and the work.

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When we help

Situations we handle regularly

  • You have received a code enforcement notice or notice of violation.
  • There is an unpermitted addition, garage conversion, or ADU on the property.
  • The house has failed inspections during a prior sale attempt.
  • You are dealing with active fines or a hearing date.
  • You inherited or bought a house with pre-existing code issues you never knew about.

How it works

Code violations sale walkthrough

1. Send us what you have

Code notices, permit history, and photos help us price accurately.

2. We check the case ourselves

We often pull the code file directly from the city or county to confirm scope.

3. Cash offer that includes the fix cost

We price in permit costs, work required, and any city fines we will inherit.

4. Close and walk away

The city becomes our problem after close. You are done.

Code violations piling up?

We buy houses with active violations and open permits. Cash offer today.

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Every property has its own mix of issues. If your situation looks more like one of these, start there — we'll route you either way.

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Every property has its own mix of issues. If your situation looks more like one of these, start there — we'll route you either way.

Fire-Damaged House Water-Damaged House Hoarder House

Every property has its own mix of issues. If your situation looks more like one of these, start there — we'll route you either way.

Fire-Damaged House Water-Damaged House Hoarder House

Every property has its own mix of issues. If your situation looks more like one of these, start there — we'll route you either way.

Fire-Damaged House Water-Damaged House Hoarder House

Code violations FAQ

Common questions

Do I have to disclose code violations to a buyer?
Yes. California requires disclosure of known material defects, including open code cases. We already know that going in and price accordingly.
Can you close if there is an active hearing scheduled?
Usually yes. We adjust the closing date if needed. Talk to us as early as possible if there is a hearing on the calendar.
What if the unpermitted work involves a bedroom or bathroom addition?
Common. We handle unpermitted ADUs, bedroom conversions, garage-to-living-space, and bathroom additions.
Do you buy houses with a red-tagged status?
Yes. Uninhabitable, red-tagged, or condemned properties — we buy them. The offer reflects the cost to resolve.
What about fire or seismic retrofit orders?
We factor those into the offer. Retrofit orders on soft-story buildings, chimneys, and older foundations do not stop us.
Can I sell if the violations are with the HOA and not the city?
Yes. HOA fines and liens are paid off through escrow at closing, the same as any other lien.
Do you pay off the code fines at closing?
Depends on the deal. Sometimes we assume them, sometimes they are paid at closing. The offer accounts for either way.
How fast can we close?
As few as 7 to 14 days if title is clear. Code cases usually do not slow us down.

Ready to be done with the fines?

One call. Fast cash close. We take on the violations.

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About Nuhome Capital

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Where we buy

We buy houses across five Southern California counties.

Los Angeles County Orange County Riverside County San Bernardino County San Diego County

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Ready for a fast, as-is cash offer on your Southern California house?

Tell us about the property or give us a call. We follow up within one business day with a range and a plan.

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