Whatt o do about getting a refund for overpayment of property taxes to the seller of a house?
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Whatt o do about getting a refund for overpayment of property taxes to the seller of a house?
I am selling my home. I paid the latest quarterly property tax bill in full. Depending on the closing date I will be due a refund of part of that tax payment. Is there a document I must submit to get this refund or is it normal for the escrow company to disperse the refund?
Asked on August 5, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New Jersey
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I hope that you have ana ttorney helping here. Bring proof of the payment (but the lender will do a search before you close of the outstanding taxes, water bill, etc.) and it will be adjusted at the time of the closing. It should be listed on the closing statement. Good luck.
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