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Yes. Read your mortgage and agreement....anything that can challenege their right to the property...whcih unpaid tax can, means they can act to protect their interest. You'll probably find you agreed to pay all tax and insurance as they became due...and not doing so means your in default of your agreement.

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Do you still owe real estate taxes after foreclosure?

The property taxes are owed by the owner. When the property is sold at auction the debt stays with the property. If the winning bidder is the lender then the lender ends up with the obligation. Until the tax is paid a lien will remain on the property's title.


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:(


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.


Is it normal when buying a house to pay up front a year taxes and insurance?

No, typically if insurance and taxes are required in the loan by the lender they are part of the monthly bill. However, if you purchased property is a distressed sales (forclosure/short sale) and the current owner is delinquent on taxes those have to be paid before the county will register your deed of trust. Paying for insurance in advance sounds fishy to me, have you spoken with your agent?


Can the lender pay the borrowers property taxes without their knowledge or authorization?

Yes. A requirement that the bank will maintain an escrow account and pay the property taxes is usually part of the mortgage application process and is set forth in the documents you signed. The bank is protecting its investment against being taken by the town for non-payment of property taxes.

Related questions

What is real estate taxes?

In Michigan if there is delinquent taxes on a home and property and an outsider pays the taxes do they take over title to the home and property.


When should a tenant stop paying rent for delinquent taxes?

The tenant should stop paying rent whenever the governmental agency to whom the taxes are owed threatens to foreclose or repossess the property. In that case, the tenant should demand (in writing) that the landlord pay the delinquent taxes. If the landlord refuses, the tenant should move (again, upon giving written notice to the landlord).


How long after delinquent property taxes are due can they make you move?

5 years


People who cant pay their taxes on home?

A delinquent property tax owner.


What happens when inherited property is sold for taxes?

If the heirs want to keep the property they must pay off all the delinquent taxes, interest and costs. If not, the town will take possession of the property and sell it to a new owner.If the heirs want to keep the property they must pay off all the delinquent taxes, interest and costs. If not, the town will take possession of the property and sell it to a new owner.If the heirs want to keep the property they must pay off all the delinquent taxes, interest and costs. If not, the town will take possession of the property and sell it to a new owner.If the heirs want to keep the property they must pay off all the delinquent taxes, interest and costs. If not, the town will take possession of the property and sell it to a new owner.


Are there place to get financial help for deliquent property taxes if person whose name on deed is deceased?

No. The owner of the property must pay the delinquent taxes. If the owner has died the estate must be probated in order for the heirs at law to acquire legal title. The town can take possession of the property and sell if for delinquent property taxes. The debt grows the longer the taxes remain unpaid. If you want to keep the property you should pay the taxes ASAP.


If you received Texas land as a gift do you have to pay delinquent property tax?

If there are delinquent property taxes you must pay them. You should pay ASAP. Interest adds up rather quickly.


What happens if you are being sued for town taxes?

You should arrange to pay off the delinquent taxes as soon as possible. If they are not paid the town will take possession of your property and sell it to a new owner.You should arrange to pay off the delinquent taxes as soon as possible. If they are not paid the town will take possession of your property and sell it to a new owner.You should arrange to pay off the delinquent taxes as soon as possible. If they are not paid the town will take possession of your property and sell it to a new owner.You should arrange to pay off the delinquent taxes as soon as possible. If they are not paid the town will take possession of your property and sell it to a new owner.


If your land is taken for unpaid taxes do you also lose the mineral rights?

If the town takes your property for non-payment of property taxes then you lose all rights in the property unless you redeem the land by paying the delinquent taxes.


Do you still owe real estate taxes after foreclosure?

The property taxes are owed by the owner. When the property is sold at auction the debt stays with the property. If the winning bidder is the lender then the lender ends up with the obligation. Until the tax is paid a lien will remain on the property's title.


If I dont pay my property taxes what will happen to me?

The government will file a lien against your property. You usually have a set time period to repay the back taxes after that happens. If you don't, then the government can foreclose on your house.


Can a town foreclose on past due property taxes and take your home?

Absolutely, they can. A lien will be placed on the property which prevents you from being able to sell the property or mortgage it without paying the property taxes. The last resort is that they can have an auction and sell the property on the Courthouse or City Hall steps with the new buyer being subject to pay the taxes owed on the property. If you wait this long you cannot bid on the property yourself.