SELLING AN AUSTIN HOME
WITH CODE VIOLATIONS

Separate the notice from the assumptions

Austin’s Notice of Violation identifies issues, corrective actions, and a timeline. The City explains that this notice is not itself a citation or fine. Unresolved cases can move to enforcement. Read the actual case documents instead of assuming every notice means the same penalty or remedy.

Your Austin-area property

Start with the agency named on the notice and the property’s actual location. A home marketed as being in the Austin area may be outside Austin city limits; use the issuing agency’s instructions and the notice itself when seeking guidance.

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Options worth discussing

Understand the case

Ask the assigned official what corrective action and documentation are needed. If more time is necessary, ask whether an extension is available; do not assume it has been granted.

Evaluate the work

Qualified construction and permitting professionals can help assess the scope. Unpermitted work may require more than cosmetic repairs or payment of a fee.

Consider selling with full information

Disclose the known issues to prospective buyers and advisers. Any proposed transaction should address responsibilities, access, timing, and the unresolved case status.

How The Tayton Group can help

Our construction background helps us evaluate the property and the potential scope of work for a purchase. We can discuss the known violations and what we would need to investigate before offering terms. Code officials determine compliance, and we cannot guarantee permit approval, dismissal of penalties, or acceptance of a particular correction plan.

Understand the money before deciding

If we propose a purchase, compare the offer with the amount you would actually receive. Ask the closing team to account for required payoffs, agreed expenses, and adjustments. Any remaining proceeds are distributed through closing; a positive payout or particular closing date is not guaranteed.

Helpful information to have ready

• Property address and code case number
• The current notice and correction deadline
• Whether hearings, penalties, or safety orders are involved
• Known repairs, unpermitted changes, and access restrictions

Start with a short description. Do not put Social Security numbers, bank details, full loan account numbers, or private legal records in the website form or chat. Arrange an appropriate way to share documents with the responsible professional.