Q: i just found out my home has been sold for unpaid taxes, and i didnt know anything about it what can i do?
A: The initial sale of the house is to the county for the back taxes. There is a period of time in which the owner of the property may redeem the property. You should contact an attorney immediately to determine (a) when the sale took place; (b) the exact period of redemption you have; (c) the procedure for paying the amount owing for the judgment, interest and costs; and (d) the procedure for making that payment before the period of redemption passes. The period of time could be one to three years from the date of the initial sale, depending upon the circumstances. There is not enough information in your question to be sure as to the exact circumstances. You should contact an attorney immediately.
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