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I just bought the property but the statement you sent includes past due taxes. Isnt the previous owner responsible for the delinquent taxes?

April 26, 2017bought includes owner past previous Property responsible sent taxes

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I just bought the property but the statement you sent includes past due taxes. Isnt the previous owner responsible for the delinquent taxes?

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No, taxes follow the property, not the taxpayer. The county does not foreclose on people, only the property. It is your responsibility to ascertain the status of taxes before you purchase the property.