California Tax Deed Sale - Previous Liens, Judgments, Etc.
When receiving the winning bid on a property (vacant land), is the new owner responsible for any previous liens, judgements e.g. child support, or IRS liens of the previous owner? Also, is it possible to sell the property prior to a one year period. :-?
I'm sure there are several types of liens for which you are still responsible - special assessments, or liens from taxing entities that do not consent to the sale, for example.
Right now I'm trying to figure out the best way to determine which of these liens may exist on a property. Have you had any luck with that?
Yes, I have researched the individuals who own specific property at the county recorder's office under the grantor/grantee index. Specific liens are revealed in this database and you can bring up the actual legal judgement/lien etc. and read it. The problem is I don't know which of these liens/judgements may affect the property available at the tax sale (other than the tax default of course). I am worried about purchasing a lot and not being able to resale or taking on the previous owner's debt! I have sent questions to the county assessor's website but they do not respond (San Bernardino).
Well, IRS liens for sure do not go away - they could seize the property if the owner of record does not pay
In most states from what I read tax deed sales can only deed away the rights gained because of tax obligations and does not guarantee clear title