Code violations or fines piling up in Lee County? Sell the house as-is.
A local Florida buyer for houses with code violations in Lee County. Two minutes to request an offer, and you choose the closing date.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell a house with code violations in Lee 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.
In Lee County, that means working with the Lee County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.
How code violation works in Lee County
The steps below follow Florida statutes and the offices that handle them in Lee County.
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 Lee 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 Lee County
Hurricane Ian made landfall in Lee County in 2022. Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral and Sanibel saw catastrophic surge, and many damaged homes are still subject to the FEMA 50% substantial-damage rule.
We buy houses with code violations throughout Lee County, including Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres, and in unincorporated areas.
| County | Lee County, Southwest Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | Fort Myers |
| Court for code violation cases | Lee County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Lee County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Lee County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres |
Is selling right for your Lee County house?
Selling to us is one option, not the only one. Lee 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. We'll tell you honestly if another option fits better.
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.
Here's exactly what happens after you ask for an offer on your Lee County property.
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 Lee County homeowners ask about code violation
Will the fines keep growing until I sell?
Usually they accrue daily until the violation is fixed or the case is resolved, so moving quickly matters.
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 Lee County?
Incorporated cities run their own code enforcement; unincorporated areas fall under Lee County. Recorded liens show up in the Lee County official records.
Do you buy houses in every part of Lee County?
Yes — including Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres, the county seat of Fort Myers, and unincorporated areas.
Which court handles code violation cases in Lee County?
The Lee County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit). The Lee County Clerk of Court keeps the official records and runs court-ordered sales.
How fast can you close in Lee 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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Get your no-obligation cash offer on your Lee County property.
Two minutes to submit, a written offer within 24 hours, and the closing date you choose. Nothing to fix, nothing to list.