Government Tax Liens

Does someone hold the Tax Lien Certificate on your property? Real Estate Taxes or Property Taxes are based on the value of a property. If the taxes on the property become delinquent, then the responsible government agency may decide to force collections on the taxes. This process may be known as a "Tax Auction" or a "Tax Sale ". (Not to be confused with an IRS Tax Lien).

Do you have an issue with a government tax lien certificate and need a real estate lawyer?

  • Right of Redemption – This is an encumbrance where the former owner of the property may buy back the property from the auction bidder.
  • Redemption Period – The amount of time that the owner of the property has to pay off the lien before the property is foreclosed upon.
  • Treasurer's Deed – A deed that the investor holds until after the redemption period expires.
  • Absolute Deed – This deed is given to the owner with no encumbrances attached.
Government tax lien certificates are usually auctioned off in the same manner as a "Tax Deed" where the highest bidder retains a Treasurers Deed and then either attempts to collect on the debt at an interest rate usually between 16% and 18% or higher depending on the state and the lien holder. In the event that the debtor does not pay the debt off, the lien holder will obtain an absolute deed.

If you have an interest in a property that there is a tax lien on, you should speak with an experienced real estate lawyer to handle the negotiations for you. The real estate laws are different in every state and in the difficult area of real estate transactions an experienced attorney can put the odds back in your favor.

Do you have an issue with a government tax lien certificate and need a real estate lawyer? Contact a real estate lawyer now to help you with your government tax lien certificate issue today.

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