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3205 Freedom Dr., Ste 3000
Charlotte, NC 28208
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Tax Foreclosure Properties
with overdue real estate taxes are subject to tax foreclosure. When a tax foreclosure action is adjudicated, the ownership of the residential or commercial property is transferred from the delinquent taxpayer to a brand-new owner. The brand-new owner is accountable for all future taxes.
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Kania Law Office
Kania's in depth knowledge of statutes and case law associated with taxation has enabled it to submit countless taxation actions and effectively carry out over a thousand tax sales.
Ruff, Bond, Cobb, Wade & Bethune.
Ruff, Bond, Cobb, Wade & Bethune, L.L.P. is understood for its integrity and commitment to exceptional legal service. The firm specializes in civil lawsuits and commercial real estate.
Office of the County Attorney
The Office of the County Attorney offers support to the Office of the Tax Collector for delinquent tax foreclosures. In rem foreclosures are handled in home pursuant to NCGS § 105-375.
View Listings
View a map of upcoming foreclosure sales for a precise appearance at where present residential or commercial properties lie.
Foreclosure Process
The foreclosure process utilizes the mortgage design foreclosure pursuant to NCGS § 105-374 or the in rapid eye movement design foreclosure pursuant to NCGS § 105-375. Both designs of foreclosure are conducted by lawyers. It is within the discretion of the tax workplace as to which design of foreclosure will be utilized. To bid on these residential or commercial properties, get in touch with the attorney that is designated the specific residential or commercial properties for which you are interested.
Upset Bids
Successful quotes at auction are open for a 10-day duration to permit the submission of upset quotes. Upset quotes are computed and received by the Special Proceedings Division of the Clerk of Court for each residential or commercial property. In order to file an upset bid, the upset bidder needs to raise the quote by 5% of the last bid or $750.00 (whichever is higher) and must offer a deposit in the type of cash/certified funds to the Clerk of Court of 5% of the new bid or $750.00 (whichever is greater). Each time an upset quote is submitted, a new 10-day period starts. After all upset quote durations are completed, the highest successful bidder is alerted and will need to deliver the balance of the purchase price to finish the sale.
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy procedures submitted by the residential or commercial property owner under federal law can likewise stop tax foreclosure actions. All the taxes, interest, charges, and expenses to the date of the personal bankruptcy filing must be paid as a concern or secured claim in the personal bankruptcy proceeding.
Tax Foreclosure Bidder Advisory
All tax foreclosure sales will be free from collusion, quote rigging, or any other activity developed to suppress the last price of the auction. Free and open competition must exist in bidding at all times. Private individuals and/or companies participating in the bidding procedure need to do so independently.
When competitors conspire, or take part in quote rigging, they go through criminal prosecution by the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice, and/or local prosecution. The appropriate North Carolina statute is G.S. 75-1, the Unfair Trade Practice Act (UTPA). This can be implemented by individuals, by the NC Attorney General or by the local District Attorney. Civil and criminal penalties might be assessed for offenses; criminal offenses are felonies.
What occurs as soon as an attorney is designated?
The attorney begins a title search to determine all residential or commercial property owners, mortgage holders, judgment and lien holders, and other parties having an interest in the residential or commercial property. If no resolution is reached and a mortgage style foreclosure is started, a tax foreclosure fit is submitted with the Mecklenburg County Courts. The summons and grievance will be served on each offender and each celebration has 1 month to react from the date the papers were served. If an in-rem foreclosure is initiated, interested celebrations will be informed of the tax office's intent to docket a judgment. This notification will be made by certified mail, or by posting the residential or commercial property, or publication, or any other method as provided by law. After notification is sent out of the intent to docket a judgment, if the delinquent taxes are not resolved, the tax office will proceed with foreclosure as provided by NCGS § 105-374 or 105-375.
What is the legal impact of a tax foreclosure filing?
All parties that have a legal interest in the residential or commercial property will be notified to the level offered by law that their interest in the residential or commercial property will be ended if a tax foreclosure sale of the residential or commercial property is completed. When a tax foreclosure sale is confirmed, the ownership of the residential or commercial property is moved from the delinquent taxpayer to a new owner pursuant to judgment of the Court. The brand-new owner is responsible for all future taxes.
When and where are tax sales carried out?
Sales are scheduled on a case-by-case basis. Notices of sale are released in the Mecklenburg Times newspaper once a week for 2 weeks and published at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse for at least 20 days.
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