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Surplus funds news & law updates
AI-drafted coverage of tax-sale surplus rulings, state legislation, and claim-deadline changes. Each post cites the underlying news sources.
Michigan Surplus Funds: Claiming Foreclosure Proceeds After Rafaeli
Explore how Michigan's landmark Rafaeli v. Oakland County decision and MCL 211.78t allow former owners to claim surplus tax foreclosure proceeds.
- Sep 13, 2026·2 min
New York RPTL § 1136 Surplus Money Proceedings: A Legal Guide
An overview of New York RPTL § 1136 tax foreclosure surplus money proceedings, statutory post-Tyler changes, priority rules, and claim deadlines.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 13, 2026·2 min
Michigan Rafaeli v. Oakland County Aftermath: Claiming Surplus
An in-depth guide on the aftermath of Rafaeli v. Oakland County, Michigan's Public Act 256, and how property owners can claim tax-foreclosure surplus funds.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 13, 2026·2 min
Ohio ORC § 5721.20 Excess Funds: Lienholder Priority and Claims Guide
Learn how Ohio Revised Code § 5721.20 governs surplus funds after tax foreclosure sales, including lienholder priority rules and claim procedures.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 13, 2026·2 min
Texas Property Tax Code §34.04: Guide to Excess Proceeds Deadlines
Learn how Texas Property Tax Code §34.04 governs tax sale excess proceeds, key two-year filing deadlines, priority of claims, and procedural steps.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 12, 2026·2 min
Understanding New York RPTL Section 1136 Surplus Money Proceedings
Explore New York Real Property Tax Law §1136, tax foreclosure surplus money proceedings, claimant eligibility, legal shifts post-Tyler, and court procedures.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 12, 2026·2 min
New York RPTL Section 1136: Guide to Tax Sale Surplus Money Claims
Learn how New York RPTL §1136 governs tax foreclosure surplus money proceedings, claimant priority rules, and post-Tyler legal shifts for equity recovery.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 12, 2026·2 min
California AB 1832: New Restrictions on Tax Sale Surplus Assignments
An overview of California AB 1832, its impact on tax sale excess proceeds, assignment restrictions for asset recovery agents, and former owner rights.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 12, 2026·2 min
Understanding California AB 1832 Rules on Tax Sale Surplus Assignments
An in-depth legal guide to California Assembly Bill 1832, examining restrictions on surplus fund assignments, claimant priorities, and statutory deadlines.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 12, 2026·2 min
Georgia Excess Tax Sale Funds: Claim Priority and 5-Year Escheat Rule
Learn how Georgia handles excess tax sale proceeds under O.C.G.A. 48-4-5, including lienholder priorities, owner rights, and the 5-year escheat deadline.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 12, 2026·2 min
Ohio ORC §5721.20 Excess Funds: Lienholder Priority and Claims Guide
Understand Ohio ORC §5721.20 tax sale surplus funds, priority rules for lienholders versus former property owners, claim procedures, and legal deadlines.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 12, 2026·2 min
Understanding Arizona ARS § 42-18204 Excess Proceeds and Surplus Funds
Learn how Arizona ARS § 42-18204 governs excess proceeds after tax lien foreclosures, including owner rights, claim procedures, and court deadlines.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 12, 2026·2 min
Georgia Excess Tax Sale Funds: Claim Priority and the 5-Year Escheat Rule
Learn how Georgia handles excess tax sale funds, who holds priority among owners and lienholders, and how the 5-year escheat rule impacts unclaimed proceeds.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 12, 2026·2 min
Georgia Excess Tax Sale Funds: Claim Priority and the 5-Year Escheat Rule
Understand who can claim tax sale excess proceeds in Georgia, how lienholder priority works under O.C.G.A. § 48-4-5, and the critical 5-year escheat deadline.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 12, 2026·2 min
California AB 1832: Understanding Tax Sale Surplus Assignment Restrictions
Explore how California AB 1832 and Revenue and Taxation Code 4675 restrict assignments of tax sale surplus proceeds to protect former property owners.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 12, 2026·2 min
Illinois Tax Sales: Indemnity Fund vs. Surplus Proceeds Explained
Understand the legal differences between Illinois Tax Deed Indemnity Fund claims and tax sale surplus proceeds, including deadlines and eligibility.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 12, 2026·2 min
Understanding New York RPTL § 1136 Surplus Money Claims Proceedings
Explore New York RPTL § 1136 surplus money proceedings, including post-Tyler updates, claim priorities, court procedures, and essential deadlines.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 11, 2026·2 min
Georgia Excess Tax Sale Funds: Priority Claims and the 5-Year Escheat Rule
Learn who is legally entitled to claim Georgia tax sale excess proceeds, lienholder priorities under O.C.G.A. § 48-4-5, and the critical 5-year escheat limit.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 11, 2026·2 min
Understanding New York RPTL Section 1136 Surplus Money Proceedings
An in-depth legal guide to New York RPTL Section 1136 tax foreclosure judgments, surplus funds recovery, claim priorities, and post-Tyler reforms.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 11, 2026·2 min
Florida Tax Deed Surplus Funds: Guide to the 120-Day Claim Window
Learn how Florida’s 120-day tax deed surplus claim window works under F.S. 197.582, including lienholder priorities, clerk duties, and owner recovery.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 11, 2026·2 min
Illinois Indemnity Fund vs. Surplus Proceeds: Which Applies to Your Claim?
Learn the legal differences between Illinois tax sale surplus proceeds and the statutory Indemnity Fund, including deadlines, eligibility, and court rules.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 11, 2026·2 min
Ohio ORC §5721.20 Tax Sale Excess Funds: Lienholder Priority Guide
Understand how Ohio ORC §5721.20 governs surplus funds after tax foreclosure sales, including lienholder priority rules and claim procedures for excess proceeds.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 11, 2026·2 min
California AB 1832: Rules for Tax Sale Surplus Fund Assignments
Understand California AB 1832 rules on tax sale excess proceeds assignments, statutory claim deadlines, fee caps, and protections for property owners.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Sep 11, 2026·2 min
California AB 1832: Guide to Tax Sale Surplus Assignment Rules
Explore how California AB 1832 regulates surplus fund assignments under RTC 4675, protecting former property owners and establishing strict claim rules.
Surplus LawsRead→