Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Missouri

If a deed states that said premises are free and clear from any encumbrances, who has to pay the back property taxes owed?


Asked on 9/01/10, 7:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

If it is a warranty deed, then the seller may be liable to the buyer for any back taxes that had already been placed as a lien. If the taxes were just due, then maybe not. Of course, a wise buyer has title insurance, which should cover back taxes not explicitly excluded from the policy.

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Answered on 9/06/10, 3:12 pm


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