Do I have to fix a sidewalk violation before I can sell my Charleston house?

A sidewalk violation on a Charleston property does not have to be fixed before listing, but it typically has to be resolved before or at closing since it can show up as a lien and delay the deal. Buyers' attorneys routinely check for open code violations during title work. Brian Beatty flags known violations early so sellers can address them on their own timeline instead of scrambling near closing.