If we were told that there is $3500 in back taxes owed on a property we purchased and this was not disclosed at closing, what can we do?
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If we were told that there is $3500 in back taxes owed on a property we purchased and this was not disclosed at closing, what can we do?
There was not any disclosure at closing about any back taxes. We paid the attorney to have the title search done so we would know if there were any back taxes or liens. Today was the first we have heard about any back taxes.
Asked on November 10, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Georgia
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you received a preliminary report regarding the property that you purchased and you closed escrow without having any asserted back taxes paid from escrow, possibly the title company may be responsible for this oversight or escrow.
The attorney who did the search as well could be responsible for the back taxes owed by the former owner that are now being assessed against you. Had this come up before close of escrow, the seller could have been assessed these charges. I would consult with the escrow officer, title officer and the attorney you had about this situation. Good luck.
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