Arizona Real Property Tax Liens Questions
AZ Real Property Tax Liens FAQs
Key takeaway: Unpaid Arizona real property taxes can create a tax lien that may eventually lead to loss of the property. Property owners should understand how tax liens, tax lien certificates, redemption rights, interest, foreclosure procedures, and sheriff’s sales work before ignoring delinquent property taxes or assuming the problem will resolve itself.
You Can Lose Your Home if You Do Not Pay Your Real Property TaxesDiane Drain2023-12-26T11:01:26-07:00
What are Real Property Tax Liens?
When a borrower doesn’t perform their financial obligations, a lender may legally seize and sell a home or other property. This method is called foreclosure. There are various types of foreclosures in Arizona.
- The trustee’s sale procedure is the most used in Arizona. When the lender decides to foreclose on the borrower’s property, there are laws governing the process. Normally, the trustee’s sale, in comparison to other processes, is cheaper and quicker (at least 90 days). In this method, there is no court involvement.
- The second process is a judicial foreclosure. This is a court procedure. Therefore, it is more expensive and takes longer. The advantage for the lender is that a deficiency action could be brought against the borrower or guarantor. The homeowners’ association (“HOA”), or those who purchased back taxes, may also use this court process.
- The sheriff’s sale comes after the judicial foreclosure. As was already mentioned, the process begins in court. The task of selling the property is then given to the sheriff. Lenders, HOAs, and investors in back taxes normally use this.
