Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania
LIENS AGAINST A HOUSE FOR SALE
My son and his fiancee are purchasing a house. It is her uncle's. They are doing a private sale - no realtor will be involved. My son informs me that there are liens against the property due to unpaid taxes. Apparently the house has been vacant for awhile. What legal ramifications are incurred with liens. Doesn'tthe seller have to rectify this? Or is my son responsible? I don't think a mortgage company will give them a mortgage without a title search, will they? What steps should they take to protect their investment?
Thank you.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lien against uncle's house for sale
Your son and his fiancee should not even consider buying a home from anyone, with or without a mortgage, without buying title insurance. The insurance will protect them against any claims, such as tax or other liens. When there is no realtor involved, I also think that it's important to have an attorney involved, to be sure that buyer and seller cover all the bases. Please suggest that your son and fiancee consult with a real estate attorney in their area. Home purchases are the largest investments many people make, it would pay to protect that investment with legal advice and all of the appropriate insurance.
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