Can you lose your building over code violations and lawsuits?

Losing a property over code violations is rare for a typical homeowner and usually only happens after violations go unresolved for a long time, accumulating fines and liens that eventually force a sale or foreclosure-style action. A single lawsuit alone doesn't take a home unless it results in a judgment lien that goes unpaid. Addressing a violation notice promptly, rather than ignoring it, is what actually prevents it from escalating that far.