Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, do property taxes have to be paid current when a property is transferred, or can the grantee assume the tax liability?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Any owner of property has to pay the property taxes as they are due. If the deceased person did not pay the taxes and the taxes have accumulated, if you are the current owner, arrange immediately to pay the property taxes. If taxes remain unpaid, the property can go to Sheriff's Sale.
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