If a home has been foreclosed how is the original owner responsible for back taxes?

I questioned a question about HUD homes earlier and I got a wonderful answer. But in the case of foreclosure, how is the ancient owner responsible for back taxes? Obviously they had to walk away from the home so how would they be responsible to pay any back taxes owed? PLUS I want to KNOW what back taxes are owed BEFORE I buy a foreclosed home…


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One Response to “If a home has been foreclosed how is the original owner responsible for back taxes?”

  1. realtor.sailor says:

    Foreclosure eliminates all junior liens and taxes are subordinate to the first mortgage. If it makes you more comfortable just add a condition to your offer the all back taxes have been paid. That should cover it.

    realtor.sailor

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