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Selling a house with code violations in New Jersey
Open permits, an unfinished basement, an illegal apartment or a failed town inspection can stall a normal sale. We buy houses with code issues as they stand.
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How it works
We take on the issues as the buyer.
- Open permits and violations: we factor them into our offer instead of making you fix them.
- Town inspections: many New Jersey towns require an inspection or certificate before a sale. Where a town allows it, the buyer can take responsibility for the repairs.
- Fines and liens owed to the town are usually paid at closing.
What to send us
Helpful, not required.
- Any violation notices or letters from the town.
- Permit information, if you have it.
- Recent inspection results.
Questions
Common questions
Can I sell a house with code violations in New Jersey?
Yes. We buy houses with open permits and code violations and take on the issues as the buyer, where the town allows it.
Does the town have to inspect before a sale?
Many New Jersey towns require a resale inspection or certificate. Requirements vary by town, and we coordinate them as the buyer.
What happens to fines owed to the town?
Municipal fines and liens are usually paid off at closing from the sale.
Do I need to fix anything first?
No. We buy the house as it stands.
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General information only, not legal, tax or financial advice. Every situation is different.