Code violations, liens & title problems · Las Vegas
Sell a House With Code Violations or Liens in Las Vegas
You can sell a Las Vegas house with open code violations, unpaid liens, back property taxes or HOA debt. In most sales, liens are paid off from the proceeds at closing, and code violations can transfer to a buyer willing to fix them. We buy houses as-is in these situations and work with the title company to clear what needs clearing.
What usually happens at closing
| Issue | How it’s typically handled |
|---|---|
| Mortgage(s) | Paid off from the sale proceeds |
| Back property taxes | Paid at closing |
| HOA dues, fines or HOA liens | The title company gets a payoff from the HOA and pays it at closing |
| Contractor or judgment liens | Paid or negotiated from proceeds. Some can be negotiated down |
| Code violations and open permits | Often transfer to the buyer, who fixes them after closing. We do that |
| Owing more than the house is worth | May need a short sale or lienholder negotiation. We’ll tell you if that’s the case |
Why owners sell instead of fixing it
- Fines that keep growing while violations stay open
- Repairs that need permits and contractors you can’t line up
- Lenders that won’t finance a house with open violations, which shrinks the buyer pool
Common questions
Do I have to fix code violations before selling?
Not when selling to us. We buy as-is and take on the fixes.
Will the liens come out of my proceeds?
Yes. Valid liens are paid at closing, and you receive what’s left. We’ll walk through the numbers before you sign.