Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Georgia
lien on property
we have had a lien put on us/property by state of georgia tax. can we sell house w/lien on it? Can we just let the mortgage holder forclose? what is best proceedure if we would like to sell home and move?
Asked on 3/09/99, 3:09 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alexander M. Rosenfeld
Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.
Re: lien on property
I cannot provide legal advice on matters in a jurisdiction in which I am not admitted to practice. I am not admitted to practice in Georgia. The general rule is that you may sell the property subject to the lien. Normally a buyer will not accept such title. The buyer would insist the lien be cleared. Whether you should walk away from the property depends on how much equity you have in it. The foregoing is not legal advice.
Alexander M. Rosenfeld
Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.
18260 NE 19 Ave
Answered on 3/11/99, 11:23 pm