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Can a lawyer sue for a foreclosed property for back municipal taxes?
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∙ 11y ago
A lawyer we consulted said yes we could.
Our situation: We sold and carried a 3 year note, we had to foreclose on the note after
the 3 years, during which the buyer did not pay the county property taxes. Amount we're suing for in a Civil Case for unpaid property taxes is approx. $23K, This is under the $25,000 limit in this Civil Case. The lawyer also stated that we did not need an attorney to handle it. We have the forms which are fairly straightforward, there is a $370 filing fee in our county.
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Are property taxes owed on a foreclosed property by the owner?
The current owner yes, not the one foreclosed on. (And the past owner owes the one that foreclosed for any tax that was due for the period that owner had it).
Do you still need to pay property taxes if home is foreclosed?
yes....
Are there municipal income taxes in California?
No, but there are municipal taxes. As a CA homeowner I pay extra taxes for all sorts of bonds and things that are part of my property tax.
Are property taxes owed to the state from the owner when a property is foreclosed?
Property taxes are paid to local governments like counties, not states. If a property is sold at foreclosure auction, usually the county property taxes are paid first out of any proceeds from the sale.
Who has to pay municipal taxes?
Municipal taxes such as property taxes are paid by everyone who owns property like homes, businesses, and vehicles. Some other type of fines like traffic tickets, parking tickets, and such are not a tax as such but a fine for some type of behavior but are payable to the municipality usually.
If you have not defaulted on your mortgage and your term is up can they foreclose?
If it's paid they have no interest however you can still get foreclosed if you are arrears in property taxes:(
Where can I get information about foreclosed homes for sale?
Information about foreclosed homes in your area will available at the county or city hall. Your local government will have information regarding foreclosed homes due to property tax information. You may also find homes that are available for purchase due to owner's lack of responsibility in paying property taxes.
What happens if you do not pay your property taxes while getting ready to have house foreclosed?
You will no longer be responsible. The bank will have to worry about that after they foreclose your home.
What are the pros and cons of deciding to buy foreclosed property?
On the pro side you can get property for cheap. On the con side you can inherit some unforseen issues like back taxes or structural problems with the property.
Are municipal taxpayers liable for municipal mistakes?
Municipal taxpayers are not legally liable for municipal mistakes. Instead, rising municipal damage claims and awards in municipalities effect taxpayers through the an increase in property taxes. When municipalities must pay a large settlement as a result of the system of joint and several liability, or experience increases in insurance premiums, this expense is past onto municipal tax payers through an increase in property tax rates. Therefore, municipal mistakes can often lead to an increase in taxes for municipal residents.
When a home is foreclosed on who is responsible for paying property taxes?
Well, if the bank has forclosed they are but can seek the monies from the new buyers. If you bought the tax certificate then you do.
Is the buyer of a foreclosure home responsible for any back taxes still owed?
As a technical legal rule, the answer is that the buyer of a foreclosure home is not personally liable for back taxes that remain owed. However, the back taxes may well still serve as a lien on the property that can be foreclosed by the taxing authority. In other words, the government cannot make you pay the taxes, but they can take the property from you if the taxes are not paid. As a result, the real world answer is that the buyer of a foreclosed home is responsible for any back taxes still owed. Before you purchase foreclosed property, it is always a good idea to check the tax records to see if any back taxes are still owed. If they are, plan on paying them off as soon as possible. Unfortunately the new owner will still be responsible for the taxes. My friend got what she thought was a great deal on a split level until she got a bill for six thousand dollars back taxes. She was unable to pay so she lost the house.
