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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.
Ohio ORC §5721.20 Excess Funds Guide: Priority Rules for Lienholders
Understand how Ohio Revised Code §5721.20 governs tax sale excess proceeds, lienholder priority order, notice requirements, and post-foreclosure claims.
- Aug 8, 2026·2 min
Michigan Foreclosure Surplus Funds: Claiming Proceeds Post-Rafaeli
Learn how Michigan's landmark Rafaeli decision and MCL 211.78t allow former property owners to claim excess proceeds following tax foreclosure sales.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 8, 2026·2 min
Texas Property Tax Code 34.04: Excess Proceeds Claim Deadlines Guide
Learn the statutory deadlines, claimant priority, and court procedures for recovering tax sale excess proceeds under Texas Property Tax Code Section 34.04.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 8, 2026·2 min
Arizona ARS § 42-18204 Excess Proceeds and Tax Foreclosure Guide
A comprehensive guide to Arizona ARS § 42-18204, tax lien foreclosures, surplus equity claims, redemption deadlines, and constitutional takings impacts.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 8, 2026·2 min
Georgia Excess Tax Sale Funds: Priority Claims and the 5-Year Escheat Rule
Learn who can claim Georgia tax sale excess funds under O.C.G.A. § 48-4-5, how lien priority works, and how the 5-year escheatment rule impacts unclaimed funds.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 8, 2026·2 min
Michigan Foreclosure Surplus Funds: Rafaeli v. Oakland County Guide
Learn how Rafaeli v. Oakland County changed Michigan tax foreclosure surplus claims and how former owners can claim excess proceeds under MCL 211.78t.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 7, 2026·2 min
Illinois Tax Deed Sales: Indemnity Fund vs. Surplus Proceeds Guide
Understand the legal differences between claiming surplus proceeds and petitioning the Illinois Indemnity Fund following a property tax sale loss.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 7, 2026·2 min
Illinois Tax Sales: Indemnity Fund vs. Surplus Proceeds Explained
Discover the key distinctions between claiming tax sale surplus proceeds and petitioning the statutory Indemnity Fund under the Illinois Property Tax Code.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 7, 2026·2 min
Florida Tax Deed Surplus Funds: Guide to the 120-Day Claim Window
Understand Florida's 120-day deadline for claiming tax deed surplus funds, statutory priorities under Fla. Stat. § 197.582, and procedures for property owners.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 7, 2026·2 min
Ohio ORC §5721.20 Excess Funds: Lienholder Priority and Claims Guide
Understand how Ohio ORC §5721.20 dictates tax sale surplus funds, establishing lienholder priority over property owners in post-foreclosure distribution.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 7, 2026·2 min
Texas Property Tax Code §34.04: Excess Proceeds Claim Deadlines
Understand Texas Tax Code §34.04 rules for claiming excess tax-sale proceeds. Learn about the strict two-year deadline, priority rules, and court procedures.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 7, 2026·2 min
Michigan Surplus Funds: Claiming Tax Foreclosure Equity After Rafaeli
Learn how Michigan's landmark Rafaeli v. Oakland County ruling reformed tax foreclosure surplus claims, establishing statutory deadlines and equity rights.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 7, 2026·2 min
Texas Tax Code §34.04: Guide to Excess Proceeds Claim Deadlines
A guide to Texas Property Tax Code §34.04, detailing claim deadlines, priority rankings, petition rules, and requirements for tax sale excess proceeds.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 7, 2026·2 min
Arizona ARS § 42-18204: Tax Lien Foreclosure Excess Proceeds
Learn how Arizona ARS § 42-18204 governs tax lien foreclosures, excess proceeds claims, judicial timelines, and owner rights under state tax laws.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 7, 2026·2 min
Illinois Tax Sales: Indemnity Fund vs. Surplus Proceeds Explained
Learn the statutory differences between the Illinois Property Tax Code indemnity fund and surplus proceeds, including filing deadlines and claim rules.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 7, 2026·2 min
Texas Property Tax Code § 34.04: Excess Proceeds Claim Deadlines
Understand the strict two-year deadline, petition requirements, and claimant priorities under Texas Property Tax Code § 34.04 for excess tax sale funds.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 7, 2026·2 min
Florida Tax Deed Surplus: Understanding the 120-Day Owner Claim Window
Learn how Florida's 120-day claim window impacts property owners and lienholders seeking tax deed surplus funds under Florida Statutes Section 197.582.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 6, 2026·2 min
Illinois Tax Sale Indemnity Fund vs. Surplus Proceeds Explained
Learn the key statutory differences between the Illinois Tax Deed Indemnity Fund and excess proceeds, including eligibility, filing deadlines, and procedures.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 6, 2026·2 min
Ohio ORC §5721.20 Excess Funds: Priority Rules for Lienholders
Understand how Ohio Revised Code §5721.20 dictates the distribution of tax sale surplus funds, defining lienholder priority and former owner rights.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 6, 2026·2 min
Pennsylvania Upset Sale Surplus Funds: Act 542 Rules and Claims Guide
Understand how Pennsylvania's Act 542 governs upset sale surplus funds, priority of claims, court interpleader procedures, and former owner recovery.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 6, 2026·2 min
Texas Property Tax Code 34.04: Excess Proceeds Claim Deadlines Guide
Understand Texas Tax Code §34.04 claim deadlines, lienholder priority, and procedures for recovering tax sale excess proceeds before funds escheat.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 6, 2026·2 min
New York RPTL § 1136 Surplus Money Proceedings: A Legal Guide
Learn how New York RPTL § 1136 governs tax foreclosure surplus money proceedings, claimant priority, procedural deadlines, and post-Tyler legal updates.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 6, 2026·2 min
Georgia Excess Tax Sale Funds: Claim Priority and 5-Year Escheat
Learn who can claim Georgia tax sale surplus funds, how lienholder priority works under O.C.G.A. § 48-4-5, and the 5-year escheat rule for unclaimed money.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Aug 6, 2026·2 min
Texas Property Tax Code §34.04: Excess Proceeds Claim Deadlines
Learn how Texas Property Tax Code §34.04 governs excess proceeds claim deadlines, statutory priorities, and post-tax sale procedures for claimants.
Surplus LawsRead→