Code violations and failed municipal inspections can trap owners in a loop: the city won't approve occupancy or transfer until the work is done, but the work is expensive and slow. Many Michigan cities also require a certificate of occupancy inspection before a sale. Cash buyers who know the local process buy these homes as-is and take responsibility for compliance, breaking the loop.
Common code and compliance snags
Violations range from cosmetic (peeling paint, overgrown lots) to serious (electrical, plumbing, structural, or unpermitted additions). Cities may also require a point-of-sale or certificate-of-occupancy inspection, and accumulate fines while issues go unresolved.
- Failed certificate-of-occupancy or point-of-sale inspection
- Open or expired permits and unpermitted work
- Blight tickets and municipal fines
- Electrical, plumbing, or structural violations
How cash buyers break the compliance loop
Experienced local buyers understand each city's requirements and often purchase with the violations in place, then handle the repairs and inspections themselves. Where a point-of-sale inspection is required, we help structure the deal to satisfy the municipality.