Legal Question in Tax Law in California

Delinquent Property Taxes overlooked in Title Search

On july 30th of 2003 I purchased some country property. The title search was completed and the grant deed signed by the previous owner. In november of 2003 I received a county tax bill of $460.00 for the 2003/2004 fiscal year that was paid in-full. In august 2004 I've received a delinquent tax notice from the 2001/2002 tax year and the notice also demands the taxes be paid by august 31, 2004. I don't want a lien on my property and I certainly don't want to pay someone else's property taxes. This is a problem between the previous owner, the tax collector and most definitely the title company. Should I disregard the tax bill and let the title company take care of this mess? I look forward to a responce and do really appreciate your help-Thanks.


Asked on 8/13/04, 4:14 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Ken Koenen Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.

Re: Delinquent Property Taxes overlooked in Title Search

Don't ignore it. Immediately contact the title company to have them resolve the problem.

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Answered on 8/13/04, 4:34 pm
Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

Re: Delinquent Property Taxes overlooked in Title Search

DO NOT IGNORE! Simply contact title company.

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Answered on 8/13/04, 5:54 pm


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