Can You Sell a House with Code Violations in Illinois?

The Headache of City Code Violations

If you own an older or neglected property in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs, you might eventually get a knock on the door from a city inspector.

Code violations can range from minor issues like overgrown weeds or peeling paint, to major structural problems like illegal basement apartments, faulty wiring, or a crumbling foundation. If you do not fix these issues within the city's timeframe, they will levy massive fines against the property and potentially take you to building court.

The Problem with Traditional Sales

You cannot hide code violations from a buyer. They are public record.

If you try to sell a house with active violations on the MLS, a traditional buyer's lender will almost certainly flag them. Banks will not fund a mortgage on a property with serious unresolved code violations, meaning the sale will fall through.

Selling to a Cash Investor

The only reliable way to sell a house with code violations is to sell to a cash real estate investor.

At IL Cash Home Buyers, we buy houses with massive code violations and building court cases all the time.

• We Take On the Liability: When we buy the property, we agree to take on the responsibility of bringing the building up to code.
• No Repairs Needed from You: You do not have to pull permits or hire expensive union contractors to satisfy the city inspectors. We handle all of that after we buy the house from you.
• Fast Escape: We can close fast, getting your name off the deed and stopping the city fines from accumulating further.

Don't let city inspectors drain your bank account. Contact us to sell your problem property today.