HB 5162
Relating to the sales of tax liens
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Bill overview
This bill modifies West Virginia’s laws regarding the sale of tax liens. It allows the sheriff to suspend the sale of a tax lien if the property has been previously conveyed, the lien has been sold and not redeemed, or if the property is owned by a tax-exempt entity. The bill also clarifies that a purchaser of a tax lien acquires full title, with certain exceptions related to redemption or specific legal provisions, and establishes that government entities generally do not owe property taxes after acquiring property through a tax deed.
Key provisions
- Sheriffs can suspend tax lien sales under specific circumstances.
- Clarifies title acquisition by individual purchasers of tax liens.
- Specifies that title acquired through a tax deed relates back to a particular date.
- States that government entities generally do not owe property taxes after acquiring property via tax deed.
- Allows purchasers to initiate legal actions to quiet title.
- Addresses the redemption rights of prior lienholders.
- Defines the circumstances under which a tax lien sale can be suspended.
- Establishes that tax deeds are conclusive evidence of title acquisition.
Who is affected
- Tax lien purchasers
- Property owners in West Virginia
- County commissions
- Real estate agents
- Government entities (federal, state, and local)
Notable changes
- Provides a mechanism for sheriffs to suspend tax lien sales based on property ownership and prior transactions.
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