Code violations or fines piling up in Miami-Dade County? Sell the house as-is.
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- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell a house with code violations in Miami-Dade 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.
We handle Miami-Dade County closings through a Florida title company, which coordinates payoffs with the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court records.
How code violation works in Miami-Dade County
Every code violation situation in Miami-Dade County follows Florida law. These are the stages and the local offices involved.
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 Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade has the state's largest condo inventory, and post-Surfside milestone inspections and reserve rules have raised assessments for many owners.
We buy houses with code violations throughout Miami-Dade County, including Hialeah and Miami, and in unincorporated areas.
| County | Miami-Dade County, South Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | Miami |
| Court for code violation cases | Miami-Dade County Circuit Court (11th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Miami-Dade County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Hialeah, Miami |
Is selling right for your Miami-Dade County house?
You have more than one way out. Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County?
Incorporated cities run their own code enforcement; unincorporated areas fall under Miami-Dade County. Recorded liens show up in the Miami-Dade County official records.
Do you buy houses in every part of Miami-Dade County?
Yes — including Hialeah and Miami, the county seat of Miami, and unincorporated areas.
Which court handles code violation cases in Miami-Dade County?
The Miami-Dade County Circuit Court (11th Judicial Circuit). The Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court keeps the official records and runs court-ordered sales.
How fast can you close in Miami-Dade 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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