Code violations or fines piling up in Broward County? Sell the house as-is.
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Can I sell a house with code violations in Broward County?
Yes. We buy houses with open code cases and recorded liens. The title company gets payoff or reduction letters from the local government and the liens are resolved at closing, so you don't have to make the repairs first.
For Broward County properties, the local steps run through the Broward County Circuit Court (17th Judicial Circuit) and the Broward County Clerk of Court.
How code violation works in Broward County
Here's how a code violation case usually moves in Broward County. Knowing where you are on this timeline tells you how much room you have to sell.
Notice of violation
A code officer gives notice and a deadline to fix the problem (Chapter 162, Fla. Stat.).
Hearing
If it isn't fixed, the case goes to the code enforcement board or special magistrate, which can set daily fines.
Fines become a lien
Once the fine order is recorded in the Broward County public records, it becomes a lien on the property and on the violator's other property (s. 162.09).
Foreclosure risk
Three months after the lien is filed, the local government can sue to foreclose it — except on homestead property.
Reduction or payoff
Many local governments offer lien reduction once the property comes into compliance or is sold to someone who will fix it.
What's different about Broward County
Broward has thousands of older condos facing new structural-inspection and reserve requirements after the 2021 Surfside collapse, and parts of Fort Lauderdale flooded in the record April 2023 rainstorm.
We buy houses with code violations throughout Broward County, including Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines and Pompano Beach, and in unincorporated areas.
| County | Broward County, South Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | Fort Lauderdale |
| Court for code violation cases | Broward County Circuit Court (17th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Broward County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Broward County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach |
Options for Broward County homeowners
Selling to us is one option, not the only one. Broward County homeowners in this spot usually weigh fix and close the case, request a lien reduction, sell to a rehabber and sell for cash as-is. If keeping the house or listing it makes more sense, we'll say so.
Compare every option in the Florida guide →- Daily fines keep adding up
- The repairs need permits you can't afford
- A lien is blocking a refinance or sale
- You inherited the violations with the house
Three steps. Your schedule.
No listing, no staging, and no strangers walking through your Broward County house. Here's the whole process.
Tell us about the house
Share the address and a few details online or by phone. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
Get a written cash offer
We review the property and recent nearby sales and send a no-obligation cash offer, usually within 24 hours.
Pick your closing date
Close in as little as 7 days through a Florida title company, or pick a later date. We cover normal closing costs.
What Broward County homeowners ask about code violation
Can a code lien be foreclosed in Florida?
Yes, three months after it is recorded — but not on property that qualifies as homestead (s. 162.09, Fla. Stat.).
Do I need to make repairs before selling?
No. We buy as-is and handle repairs after closing.
Who enforces building and property codes in Broward County?
Incorporated cities run their own code enforcement; unincorporated areas fall under Broward County. Recorded liens show up in the Broward County official records.
Do you buy houses in every part of Broward County?
Yes — including Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines and Pompano Beach, the county seat of Fort Lauderdale, and unincorporated areas.
Which court handles code violation cases in Broward County?
The Broward County Circuit Court (17th Judicial Circuit). The Broward County Clerk of Court keeps the official records and runs court-ordered sales.
How fast can you close in Broward County?
As little as 7 days after you accept, using a Florida title company. If you need more time, we'll set the date that works for you.
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