You can sell a house with open code violations in Greenville or anywhere in Pitt County. The violations stay with the property, so a buyer who purchases it as-is takes over the repair order or the fines going forward. Many retail buyers and lenders will not touch a house under an order, which is why owners in this spot usually sell to a cash buyer. ENC Home Solutions buys houses with code violations, repair orders and condemnation notices as they are.
ENC Home Solutions is a family-owned cash home buyer in Greenville, North Carolina, buying houses, land and mobile homes across Pitt County and Eastern North Carolina since 2020, with 150+ properties bought and counting.
How does the minimum housing process work in North Carolina?
- Complaint or inspection. A city or county inspector looks at the property after a complaint or during a sweep.
- Notice and hearing. The owner gets written notice of a hearing. Under North Carolina’s minimum housing law, the hearing is generally held 10 to 30 days after the notice is served.
- Order. If the house is found unfit, the order can require repairs, closing the house to occupancy, or in serious cases demolition, by a deadline.
- Enforcement. If the deadline passes, the local government may do the work itself and place a lien on the property for the cost, and fines may continue to add up.
Each city sets its own procedures inside that framework, so read your notice carefully and call the number on it with questions. Ask your attorney about appeal rights and deadlines.
What kinds of violations do you buy houses with?
- Roof, structure or foundation problems
- No working heat, water or electricity
- Broken windows and doors, or the house is open to the weather
- Overgrown lots, junk and debris
- Unpermitted additions or work
- Houses that have been placarded as unfit to live in
What happens to the fines and liens when I sell?
Recorded liens for city work, like mowing, boarding up or demolition, are paid from your proceeds at closing, the same as other liens. See How to Sell a House With Liens. Open repair orders transfer with the property, and we handle them after closing.
How does selling to ENC Home Solutions work?
- Call us or fill out the form. Tell us the address and a little about the property.
- We walk the property. A member of our team sees it in person, usually within a few days and at a time that suits you.
- You get a written cash offer. You get it within 96 hours, with no obligation and no pressure.
- You choose the closing date. A local North Carolina closing attorney handles the title work and payoffs.
- Get paid at closing. No commissions, no repairs and no cleanout, and we cover the closing costs.
Get a written cash offer for your property. No obligation, no commissions, no repairs.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell a house that has been condemned?
Yes. We buy houses that have been declared unfit, placarded or ordered closed.
Do I have to fix the violations before selling to you?
No. We buy as-is and take over the repairs after closing.
The city says it will demolish the house. Is it too late?
Not always. Call us right away and tell the inspector you are working on a sale. Ask your attorney about deadlines and appeals.
Who pays the code enforcement liens?
They are paid from your sale proceeds at closing.
Do you buy outside Greenville?
Yes, across Pitt County and Eastern North Carolina. See Areas We Buy.
Related pages: Major repairs · Vacant property · Greenville · Sell a house with liens
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ENC Home Solutions is not a law firm, and this page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Laws and local procedures change, and every situation is different, so we recommend talking with a North Carolina attorney before you act.
Written by Rachael T., Owner, ENC Home Solutions. Last updated October 27, 2026.