You inherited it
The house has been sitting since your parent passed away, and the notices have started.
Code violations & problem houses · New Jersey
The town keeps sending notices? We buy the house as-is, violations and all.
Violation letters, fines that keep adding up, a house that's sat empty or been damaged — we've seen it before. We buy as-is, unpaid town charges and liens are paid off at closing, and the repairs become our job, not yours.
Why towns step in
Code violations happen to good families.
A house that sat empty after a loss, a repair nobody could afford, a yard that got away from someone. New Jersey towns cite properties for all kinds of reasons, and the notices and fines can pile up fast. We've seen every one of these — and we buy the house anyway.
| The problem | What it means | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe or worn-out structure | A roof, porch, stairs, foundation or wiring the town says has to be fixed. | We buy as-is. The repairs become ours. |
| Overgrown yard, trash or debris | Property-maintenance notices and cleanup fines. | No cleanup needed before you sell. |
| Vacant or abandoned house | Many towns require empty houses to be registered and kept up, with fees when they aren't. | We buy it, empty or not. |
| Fire, water or storm damage | A damaged house the town wants secured or repaired. | We buy damaged houses as they are. |
| A house too full to clean | Hoarding or years of belongings make repairs or a sale feel impossible. | Take what matters. Leave the rest. |
| Condemned or placarded | The town has marked the house unfit to live in. | Often still buyable. Call us. |
| Illegal unit or open permits | An apartment or addition the town never approved, or work never signed off. | We buy as-is and take it from there. |
| Unpaid town charges | Water, sewer, cleanup or demolition charges that become liens on the property. | Paid off at closing. |
| The town's resale inspection | Many towns require an inspection before a house changes hands. | We handle it with the town. |
Fines or court matters against a person, rather than the property, aren't automatically resolved by a sale. Tell us what's going on and we'll talk it through honestly.
The fine print, in plain English. We can cover the probate costs as part of buying your family's inherited property. Those costs are paid by us, not taken out of your proceeds. Liens and judgments are paid off at closing, and you'll see your exact net, in writing, before you sign anything. Our offer reflects the costs and the work we take on.
Empty or damaged houses
A house that's sat empty is still worth something.
Empty houses get harder every month: insurance is harder to keep, the town takes notice, and small problems turn into big ones. Whether it's been empty a few months or a few years, damaged by fire or water, or full to the ceiling, we'll take a look and make you a written offer.
You own it
You can't afford the repairs the town wants, and you can't sell it the usual way.
You live far away
You can't keep an eye on it from where you are, and every letter brings more worry.
You're not sure what's open
That's fine. Tell us what the letters say, and we'll tell you plainly where things stand.
Behind on the taxes too? See how we handle back taxes & tax liens →
Your options
We'll tell you plainly what makes sense.
Some families fix the problem and keep the house. Some list it with an agent. Some sell to us, because it's the simplest way out. On one short call we'll walk you through which makes sense for you, with no pressure and no obligation — and if selling to us isn't your best option, we'll tell you.
Questions people ask us
Can I sell a house with code violations in New Jersey?
Yes. We buy properties with open violations as-is. You don't have to make the repairs first, and unpaid town charges and liens on the property are paid off at closing.
Do I have to fix the violations before I sell?
Not when you sell to us. Once we own the house, the repairs and working with the town are our job.
Can you buy a house that's been condemned?
Often, yes. A condemned or placarded house can still be sold. Call us and we'll tell you plainly where things stand.
Will you buy a house with fire or water damage?
Yes. We buy damaged houses exactly as they are, in all 21 New Jersey counties.
The house is full of belongings. Do we have to clean it out?
No. Take what matters to you and leave the rest. We buy it as it stands.
What about the town's inspection before a sale?
Many New Jersey towns require one before a house changes hands. We handle that process with the town, and where repairs are needed, we usually take them on as the buyer.
Talk to a real person
Tell us what's holding the property up.
One short call. We'll tell you plainly whether we can help, and what it would look like — no pressure and no cost.