Owning a home with code violations can feel like being trapped. Your local municipality may be sending you notices demanding repairs, threatening fines, or even condemning the property. If you do not have the money to bring the home up to code, you may think there is no way out. The good news is that you do have options, and selling your home as-is for cash is one of the best.
Common Code Violations in Michigan Homes
Code violations can range from minor cosmetic issues to serious structural and safety concerns. Some of the most common violations we see in Michigan homes include outdated electrical wiring that does not meet current safety standards, plumbing issues, missing or damaged smoke detectors, structural damage to foundations or load-bearing walls, roofing problems, lead paint in older homes, and overgrown or blighted exteriors. Each of these can result in fines and legal action if not addressed.
Why Code Violations Make Traditional Sales Difficult
Most traditional home buyers rely on mortgage financing to purchase a home. Lenders require the home to pass an appraisal and meet certain minimum property standards. A home with active code violations will almost certainly fail these requirements, which means most financed buyers will not be able to purchase it. This severely limits your pool of potential buyers and can leave your home sitting on the market indefinitely.
How Offer Now Michigan Handles Code Violations
Because we buy homes with cash, we are not subject to lender requirements or appraisal standards. We purchase homes with active code violations all the time. Our team has extensive experience navigating the violation resolution process, and we handle all of that after closing. You sell the home to us as-is, and we take responsibility for bringing it up to code.
Stop the Fines and Move Forward
Every day you own a property with code violations, fines may be accumulating. Selling to Offer Now Michigan stops the bleeding and gets the property off your hands quickly. We make you a fair cash offer, close on your timeline, and you walk away free of the burden. Call us at 810-425-5961 to discuss your situation today.