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AI-drafted coverage of tax-sale surplus rulings, state legislation, and claim-deadline changes. Each post cites the underlying news sources.
Georgia Excess Tax Sale Funds: Claimants, Escheat, and Legal Framework
This guide explores Georgia's legal framework for excess tax sale funds, detailing who can claim surplus proceeds, the 5-year escheat rule, and relevant statutes.
- Sep 22, 2026·2 min
Texas Property Tax Code §34.04: Excess Proceeds Claim Deadlines Explained
Understand Texas Property Tax Code §34.04 regarding excess proceeds from tax sales, including claim deadlines, eligible parties, and legal implications.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 22, 2026·2 min
Ohio ORC §5721.20 Excess Funds: Priority Rules for Lienholders
Learn how Ohio Revised Code §5721.20 governs tax sale excess proceeds, lienholder priority rankings, claim procedures, and former owner equity distribution.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 22, 2026·2 min
Tax Sale Auction Fairness Battles: Legal Impacts on Surplus Proceeds
Recent judicial rulings on tax foreclosures are reshaping how excess proceeds are calculated and distributed, sparking new legal battles over auction fairness.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 22, 2026·2 min
Ohio ORC §5721.20 Excess Funds: Lienholder Priority and Surplus Claims
An in-depth legal guide to Ohio Revised Code § 5721.20, statutory lienholder priority, tax sale excess proceeds distribution, and judicial claim procedures.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 22, 2026·2 min
Arizona ARS 42-18204 Excess Proceeds: Legal Guide to Tax Surplus Funds
Understand the legal process, timelines, and priority rules for claiming excess proceeds following tax lien foreclosures under Arizona ARS § 42-18204.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 21, 2026·2 min
Michigan's Rafaeli v. Oakland County Aftermath: Claiming Tax Foreclosure Surplus
Explore the legal landscape for claiming tax foreclosure surplus funds in Michigan following the landmark Rafaeli v. Oakland County decision, detailing eligibility, processes, and deadlines.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 21, 2026·2 min
Understanding Pennsylvania Upset Sale Surplus Funds & Act 542 Rules
Explore Pennsylvania's legal framework for tax sale surplus funds, focusing on upset sales and the critical role of Act 542 in governing claims and distribution.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 21, 2026·2 min
U.S. Supreme Court's Compensation Ruling Shapes Tax Sale Fairness Debates
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, though narrow, impacts how states handle surplus funds from tax sales, particularly concerning the 'takings' clause and homeowner equity.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 21, 2026·2 min
California AB 1832: Understanding Tax Sale Surplus Assignment Rules
An overview of California AB 1832, its restrictions on excess proceeds assignments under RTC Section 4675, fee caps, and protections for former owners.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 21, 2026·2 min
Illinois Tax Sale Recovery: Indemnity Fund vs. Surplus Proceeds
Understand the critical legal differences between claiming surplus proceeds and petitioning the Illinois tax sale Indemnity Fund after losing real estate.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 21, 2026·2 min
Florida Tax Deed Surplus: Guide to the 120-Day Owner Claim Window
Learn how Florida's 120-day statutory window impacts property owners and lienholders seeking tax deed surplus funds under Florida Statutes Section 197.582.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 21, 2026·2 min
California AB 1832: Tax Sale Surplus Assignment Rules Explained
Understand California AB 1832 restrictions on tax sale excess proceeds assignments, finder fee limits, disclosure requirements, and statutory timelines.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 21, 2026·2 min
Michigan's Rafaeli v. Oakland County Aftermath: Foreclosure Surplus Claims
Understand how Michigan's landmark Rafaeli ruling changed tax foreclosure surplus laws, procedural deadlines under Public Act 256, and how owners claim funds.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 20, 2026·2 min
Guide to New York RPTL §1136 Tax Sale Surplus Money Proceedings
An overview of New York RPTL §1136 in rem tax foreclosures, post-Tyler surplus money proceedings, legal priority for claimants, and key statutory deadlines.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 20, 2026·2 min
Georgia Excess Tax Sale Funds: Who Can Claim and the 5-Year Rule
Learn who qualifies to claim Georgia tax sale surplus funds, how lienholder priorities work under OCGA 48-4-5, and how the 5-year escheat rule applies.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 20, 2026·2 min
New York RPTL §1136 Surplus Money Proceedings: A Legal Guide
An in-depth legal analysis of New York RPTL §1136 tax foreclosures, surplus money proceedings, claimant priorities, and the post-Tyler v. Hennepin landscape.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 20, 2026·2 min
New York RPTL § 1136 Surplus Money Proceedings: A Legal Guide
Understand New York RPTL § 1136 tax foreclosure surplus money proceedings, former owner rights post-Tyler, claim priorities, and court deadlines.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 20, 2026·2 min
Arizona ARS §42-18204 Excess Proceeds: Claim Process & Legal Rules
Explore how Arizona ARS §42-18204 governs tax lien foreclosures and excess proceeds, including claim procedures, priority rules, and critical deadlines.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 20, 2026·2 min
Supreme Court Tax Sale Rulings Reshape Surplus Fund Claims Nationwide
Recent judicial rulings on tax foreclosure sales are driving major reform for property owners seeking surplus funds and constitutional compensation.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 20, 2026·2 min
US Supreme Court Tax Sale Rulings Spark New Battles Over Surplus Funds
Recent Supreme Court rulings on tax sales spark nationwide legal battles over surplus fund extraction, fair market auction procedures, and property owner rights.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 20, 2026·2 min
Arizona Tax Sales: Understanding A.R.S. § 42-18204 Excess Proceeds
An in-depth legal guide to Arizona tax lien foreclosures under A.R.S. § 42-18204, redemption deadlines, and claiming excess proceeds post-foreclosure.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 20, 2026·2 min
SCOTUS Tax Sale Rulings Shift Focus to Auction Fairness and Surplus Claims
Recent Supreme Court tax sale decisions trigger new legal battles over property auction fairness, equity retention, and strict state claim deadlines.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 19, 2026·2 min
Post-Tyler Tax Sale Rulings Spark New Battles Over Auction Fairness
Supreme Court jurisprudence on tax sales leaves key procedural questions open, driving new litigation over auction fairness and surplus fund distribution.
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