Case Study: The Major Code Violations on SE Lennard Road in Port St Lucie.

The Challenge: A Property Overwhelmed by Port St Lucie Code Enforcement

When we first received the call about the property at 215 SE Lennard Road in Port St Lucie, Mrs. Helen Rodriguez was at her wit's end. The house, a concrete block home built in 1972, had been in her family for decades. Unfortunately, years of deferred maintenance and an unpermitted screen enclosure that was actively collapsing had drawn the relentless attention of the City of Port St Lucie Code Enforcement.

Walking onto the property, the signs were clear: peeling exterior paint, an overgrown yard attracting local wildlife, and the undeniable sag in a portion of the roofline indicated potential structural compromise. The unpermitted enclosure at the rear of the house was not just an eyesore; it was a safety hazard, flagged by the city with multiple violations and accumulating daily fines. Mrs. Rodriguez had been receiving threatening letters from the city for months, detailing the mounting liens against the property and the threat of legal action. The original plumbing, likely cast iron, and dated electrical systems also meant any buyer looking for a conventional mortgage would face significant hurdles and repair demands. She was completely overwhelmed, unable to afford the repairs, and desperate to escape the stress.

Traditional real estate agents had told her she'd need to bring the property up to code before listing it, an impossible financial burden for her. She simply needed a way out of Port St Lucie, with cash in hand, before the city's penalties spiraled out of control.

Our Approach: A Direct, Transparent Solution

Unlike a traditional realtor, FL Home Buyers operates differently. When we met with Mrs. Rodriguez in Port St Lucie, we didn't ask her to fix anything. We saw the property not as a problem, but as a project where we could add value. Our team immediately began a thorough assessment:

• We meticulously researched all outstanding code violations and city liens associated with 215 SE Lennard Road.
• Our contractors provided a detailed estimate for bringing the property back to code, including the demolition of the unsafe enclosure, roof repairs, and general cosmetic updates.
• We factored in the costs of potential underlying issues like the original plumbing and electrical, giving us a clear rehab budget.

With all data in hand, we presented Mrs. Rodriguez with a fair, no-obligation cash offer. This offer was net to her, meaning no realtor commissions, no closing costs, and no fees. We explicitly outlined how we accounted for the code violations and necessary repairs, ensuring complete transparency. Our commitment was to purchase the house as-is, take on all the code enforcement headaches, and close on her preferred timeline.

This direct approach meant Mrs. Rodriguez could walk away from her Port St Lucie property without spending another dollar on repairs or worrying about the City's looming deadlines.

The Result: Relief and a Fresh Start

Just 18 days after our initial meeting, we successfully closed the deal at Tradition Title Company in Port St Lucie. Mrs. Rodriguez received her cash payment, free and clear of all the stress and financial burden the property had imposed.

The relief on her face was palpable. She no longer had to dread mail from the City of Port St Lucie or worry about mounting fines. She could move forward with her life, knowing the property was no longer her responsibility.