is it legal for a illegal immigrant to but a property?
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is it legal for a illegal immigrant to but a property?
is it legal for a illegal immigrant to but a property?
Asked on August 30, 2012 under Immigration Law, Florida
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Anyone can purchase property as long as they comply with the terms of the contract for the purchase of the property and any obligations afterwards-- for example property taxes if the property is real estate. If a person is illegal and they are purchasing property, they may want to have an agreement with someone locally to help them pay the taxes in the event that they are deported so that they do not loose the property to a tax foreclosure. (Or make sure that you have the information on hand on where to mail tax payments to.)
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country as well as federal law, there is nothing illegal for an illegal alien to buy real property or any other item in this country. What is illegal is for the person to hold a job in this country and be here without appropriate documentation from the Immigration and Naturalization Service of this country.
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