We Buy California Houses With Code Violations or Liens

Sell your house with liens or code violations fast for cash. We buy California homes as-is with no repairs, no agents, and no legal delays — even if there are open permits, fines, or unresolved issues.

Over 500+ Satisfied Sellers

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“I wish more things in life would be this pleasant.”

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Living in South Carolina and trying to sell a house (probate) in California over the phone, I expected some monumental problems or at least some conflict of promises. Your staff sent me the contract to buy the house “as-is” and the process moved to the escrow company for completion with little or no pain. I felt the price was fair and consistent with the condition of the house. I wish more things in life would be this pleasant.
Richard S.
San Diego, CA

Sell Your House With Liens or Code Violations Fast

Step 1: Contact Us

Provide details about your inherited property online or by phone.

Step 2: Get a Cash Offer

We’ll assess your home and provide you with a fair, no-obligation cash offer.

Step 3: Close on Your Schedule

If you accept the offer, choose a closing date that works best for you and get paid quickly.

How We Make Selling a House With Liens or Code Violations Easy

You don’t need to fix violations, settle liens, or deal with the city. We’ll buy your California house as-is and handle the paperwork.

No Repairs Required

We buy houses in California with unpermitted work, structural damage, or city citations.

Sell Without Clearing Liens

You don’t need to pay off liens upfront. We’ll handle payoff coordination during escrow.

Close Fast or On Your Timeline

Sell in as little as 7 days or pick a closing date that works for you.

Skip Agents and Showings

No need to list or clean up. We buy houses directly — no middlemen or walkthroughs.

We Handle All the Paperwork

From title problems to city compliance, our team handles it for you.

No Commissions or Closing Costs

The offer we give is the amount you walk away with. No fees or surprises.

Why Homeowners Choose to Sell Inherited Homes to Us

Inherited properties come with complications — distance, maintenance, legal issues, or family stress. Here’s how we help:

City Code Violations

Ongoing citations or stop work orders? We’ll take the property off your hands as-is.

Pending Fines or Back Taxes

We’ll coordinate resolution during escrow without you paying upfront.

Contractor or Mechanics Liens

Old debts or disputes don’t scare us. We’ll resolve the issue in escrow.

Unpermitted Work or Additions

If the property has non-compliant structures or unfinished work, we’ll still make a fair cash offer.

Title or Ownership Problems

Whether due to divorce, inheritance, or probate, we work with title to clear the path to closing.

Abandoned or Distressed Condition

Homes with violations often sit empty. We’ll handle clean-out and fix-ups after close.

Real Sellers. Real Results.

Rated 4.7 ★★★★★ by 55+ homeowners across Google, Yelp, and Facebook.

For over 20 years, we’ve helped sellers in California close fast without stress. Real homeowners shared their results below.

“Thank you for the most pleasant & professional real estate transaction I’ve experienced in a long long time… Super job to you all!”

Marilyn M.'s house purchased by SoCal Home Buyers with no repairs needed.

Marilyn M.

“The selling of our home went very smoothly… You gave us a great bid making it easier to decide on which buyer to go with.”

Richard N.'s home purchased fast and as-is by SoCal Home Buyers.

Richard N.

“Thank you all for the help and professional work that you all have done for me to sell my home so quickly. It was a pleasure.”

Joyce S.'s home purchased quickly by SoCal Home Buyers without complications.

Joyce S.

Compare Selling a House With Liens to an Agent vs. Us

We buy California houses with legal problems directly — no showings, no repairs, no delays.

SoCal Home Buyers

Realtor

Timeline

7–21 days or your choice

60–90+ days

Prep & Repairs

None — sell as-is

Usually required

Commissions & Fees

$0 — no fees ever

5–6% + closing costs

Certainty of Closing

High — we pay cash

Low (buyer fallout risk)

Move Out Flexibility

Stay after close if needed

Limited

Local, Personal Help

Doug, Andrea & trusted team

Hit or Miss

Meet Your California House Buyers for Properties With Liens or Code Violations

We’re local experts who buy homes in any condition — even with legal issues, title problems, or unpaid fines.

Doug Van Soest

CO-FOUNDER
Doug became a Certified Real Estate Appraiser in California in 2003. He currently has 10+ years of full time experience in Real Estate Sales, loans, and valuations.

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Andrea Van Soest

CO-FOUNDER
Andrea has been a licensed California Realtor since 2006. She currently has over 8 years experience buying houses. She is also responsible for the design of our rehabs.

Angel N.

SALES MANAGER
Angel is the first point of contact and always goes the extra mile to make sure that all your questions are answered and a solution is found to your situation.

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Gavino G.

LEAD INSPECTOR
Gavino has 15+ years in Real Estate. He is always looking for the best possible solution for our sellers & goes above and beyond to ensure your total satisfaction when we make an offer.

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Cyndi H.

TRANSACTION COORDINATOR
Cyndi has been a California Licensed Realtor since 1990. She keeps a positive attitude and creates a warm atmosphere for our clients. Cyndi goes above and beyond to help sellers coordinate a smooth & painless transaction.

FAQs About Selling a House With Code Violations or Liens in California

Have questions about selling a house with liens or code violations in California? This FAQ covers the key issues homeowners face — from title problems to unpaid fines — and how to close fast with a cash offer, no legal stress.

No. We’ll work with the title company to handle the lien payoff during escrow.

Yes. We’ve purchased many homes with unresolved violations, city fines, and open permits.

We’ll handle the paperwork and resolve issues as part of the closing process.

Absolutely. Whether it’s an unpermitted garage, room, or ADU, we’ll still make a fair cash offer.

We’ll help you work through the legal steps with our title partners.

In as little as 7 days, or we can delay closing until you’re ready.

Sell Your House With Code Violations or Liens in California for Cash

Skip the repairs and legal headaches. Get a fair, fast offer from a trusted California home buyer.

Call (951) 331-3844 or click below to get started.