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Land Contract - Vendor didnt pay property taxes! Alabama (Real Estate & Property Law)

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 07:44:00 GMT

I have a land contract agreement with a seller that dates back over 10 years. I am close to making my final payment when I receive notice that the title to the property now belongs to another party who purchased it at a tax auction over three years ago. Original vendor is deceased and I guess the man's daughter who I have been sending payments to has not been paying the taxes.
Do I still have a right to the property?

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  • Mon, 17 Jul 2006 08:15:00 GMT(1)
  • You may, but it likely depends on whether or not the land contract was recorded or not, and if there are requirements regarding that in your area. You need to consult an attorney because it could be there is still a redemption period so the property can be redeemed and you can go after the daughter after the property is redeemed and deeded to you for any amounts paid for redemption in excess of your land contract obligations. Also, it may also depend on who was obligated to pay the property taxes on the property. A lot of this will just depend on the legal structure and requirements of where you live.
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