Sell Your Dallas House With Tax Liens or Code Violations

Tax liens, HOA liens, city code violations, or IRS holds can make a traditional sale nearly impossible. We buy properties in exactly these situations — the liens are paid at closing from the proceeds, and you walk away clean.

✓ Tax Liens Handled at Closing ✓ Code Violations OK ✓ No Out-of-Pocket Costs ✓ Fast Close
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Types of Liens and Violations We Deal With

These issues don't block a sale — they just need to be addressed through the right process.

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Property Tax Liens

Unpaid Dallas County or city property taxes create a lien on the property. These must be paid before or at closing — they come directly from your sale proceeds, not out of your pocket separately.

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City Code Violations

Open permits, unpermitted additions, tall grass citations, structural violations, fire marshal orders — we buy properties with all types of city violations and handle resolution after closing.

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HOA Liens

HOA fees and fines can compound quickly. Like tax liens, these are paid from proceeds at closing. They don't need to be cleared before you list with us.

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Judgment Liens

Unpaid court judgments that have attached to the property as liens are also handled through closing. The title company coordinates payoffs so the property transfers free and clear.

Why Liens Make Traditional Sales Nearly Impossible

Retail buyers and their lenders are scared off by encumbered titles.

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Lenders Won't Finance It

Banks won't lend on a property with open liens. That eliminates 80%+ of potential buyers who need financing.

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Title Doesn't Clear

A title company won't close a transaction with unresolved liens. The seller typically must resolve them before closing — which requires money you may not have.

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Buyers Walk Away

Even cash buyers with no lender get spooked by tax liens and code violations. The deals fall apart during due diligence.

We Buy Anyway

We're experienced investors who know exactly how to close these transactions. The liens come out of proceeds at settlement. You don't pay anything upfront.

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Tell us what you know. We'll research the property, factor in any liens, and get back to you within 24 hours.

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Tax Liens & Code Violations — Answered

Do I have to pay off the tax lien before selling?
No. Property tax liens in Texas are paid from the sale proceeds at closing. The title company handles the payoff directly with Dallas County. You never have to come out of pocket — it's deducted from what you receive at settlement.
What if the liens are more than what I'd receive for the house?
This is a more complex situation. In some cases it may require a negotiated payoff with lienholders. We've navigated these situations before and can discuss options with you honestly — including whether a sale makes sense in your specific case.
What kinds of code violations do you see most in Dallas?
Common ones include: tall grass and weeds, inoperable vehicles, fence violations, unpermitted structures, substandard housing citations, roof violations, and open/abandoned building notices. We buy properties with all of these and resolve them after closing.
Can the city take my house for unpaid code violations?
In Texas, cities can place liens on properties for unpaid code enforcement fines, and in extreme cases can initiate proceedings. Selling to us resolves all of this cleanly through closing — the violations and fines are settled and you move on.
How do I find out all the liens on my property?
A title search will reveal all recorded liens. We order a preliminary title report as part of our process and can walk you through what's on it. There's no charge to you for this.

Liens Don't Have to Stop You From Selling

We know how to close these transactions. Get a free offer today and let's figure out what your options are.

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