Tuckerton, NJ asked in Foreclosure, Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate Law and Tax Law for New Jersey

Q: Tax sale foreclosure in NJ: On only 1 of 2 lots which combined makeup prop address. Can foreclose addres inc both lots?

lienholder has lien on 1 landlocked, 2nd lot vacant, driveway. Twp merged 2nd lot with abutting lot which is also undersized vacant lot under Doctrine of Mergers. Lienholder Complaint foreclosing prop address which includes both lots.

I argued with twp assessor this was not correct app of doc of Mergers. Asses requires all 3 lots must be sold together issued consolidation deed new lot # for transfer of ownership when sold

Foreclosure complaint list prop address for both lots , lienholder only lien 1 landlocked lot. Husband & I both disabled, soc sec only income cannot afford attorney

Options? Thank you

1 Lawyer Answer
Derek John Soltis
Derek John Soltis
Answered
  • Foreclosure Defense Lawyer
  • Jersey City, NJ

A: You need to speak to an attorney. You have very complicated issues surrounding your property, and no attorney is going to be able to guide you through how to solve your problem without first reviewing your file. Reach out to an attorney who focuses on tax liens and real estate.

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