Q: Can I have legal/financial problems for not paying taxes on vacant land lots?
Can I have legal/financial problems for not paying taxes on vacant land lots ( Seabring, Highland County, Florida) that my ex-husbands purchased back in 2004 on my name? I stopped paying taxes and other fees on this lots 6-7 years ago, and worry if eventually county can put lean on my house that is located in Florida also, but different county. What legal consequences county might take to recover unpaid taxes?
A: The county can auction off the property for unpaid taxes in a tax deed sale. Your bigger concern is if there are any code enforcement violations which have generated fines. If Code Enforcement issues fines it can record liens which attach to any property you own. You also have liability if someone is injured on the property. If the property is in only your name you should sell it. If the property is held jointly consult with a local attorney to see about deeding your portion to your ex if you have no interest in being compensated and/or the problems of having this property in your name outweigh any financial benefit you might obtain.
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