Yes, you can. How code cases, fines and liens work in Cape Coral, Fort Myers and unincorporated Lee County, and how they're handled when you sell.
A code enforcement notice on the door can feel like the house is frozen until everything is fixed. It isn't. You can sell a house with open code violations in Lee County, and many owners do.
If a violation isn't corrected by the deadline, a hearing officer or special magistrate can impose a daily fine. Unpaid fines can be recorded as a lien against the property, and they keep growing until the violation is fixed.
The title search will show recorded code liens, and the title company requests a payoff. Liens are usually paid from the sale proceeds at closing. In many cases, local governments will consider reducing accumulated fines once the property is brought into compliance, which is something a buyer planning to fix the house can often help with.
Fixing violations first can raise your sale price, but it means permits, contractors and more fines accruing while you work. Selling as-is to a buyer who takes on the violations lets you stop the clock and move on.
