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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.
Texas Tax Code § 34.04: Excess Proceeds Claim Deadlines Guide
Learn the statutory deadlines, priority rules, and procedural requirements for claiming tax sale excess proceeds under Texas Property Tax Code § 34.04.
- Jul 27, 2026·2 min
Georgia Excess Tax Sale Funds: Claim Priorities and the 5-Year Rule
Learn who is eligible to claim Georgia tax sale surplus funds, how lienholder priority works under state law, and the critical 5-year escheat timeline.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 27, 2026·2 min
Texas Property Tax Code §34.04: Excess Proceeds Deadlines and Rules
Understand Texas Property Tax Code §34.04 rules, claim deadlines, priority of payments, and court procedures for recovering tax sale excess proceeds.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 27, 2026·2 min
Illinois Indemnity Fund vs. Surplus Proceeds: Which Remedy Applies?
Understand the difference between Illinois tax sale surplus proceeds and the state Indemnity Fund, including eligibility, filing deadlines, and legal remedies.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 27, 2026·2 min
California AB 1832: Navigating Tax Sale Surplus Assignment Limits
An in-depth legal breakdown of California AB 1832, its restrictions on surplus fund assignments, fee caps, and rights of former property owners.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 27, 2026·2 min
Ohio ORC §5721.20 Surplus Funds: Lienholder Priority Rules Explained
Understand how Ohio ORC §5721.20 governs excess tax sale proceeds, lienholder priority, claimant rights, and the court distribution process.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 27, 2026·2 min
Pennsylvania Upset Sale Surplus Funds: Act 542 Rules and Claims
A legal guide to Pennsylvania upset sale surplus funds under Act 542, exploring lien priority, Tax Claim Bureau procedures, and owner recovery rights.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 27, 2026·2 min
Michigan Surplus Funds: Claiming Foreclosure Equity After Rafaeli
Learn how Michigan's landmark Rafaeli v. Oakland County ruling protects property owners' rights to claim excess funds after tax foreclosure sales.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 27, 2026·2 min
California AB 1832: Rules and Limits on Tax Sale Surplus Assignments
Explore California AB 1832 restrictions on tax sale surplus assignments, protecting property owners from predatory fee structures and asset recovery claims.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 27, 2026·2 min
Pennsylvania Upset Sale Surplus Funds: Guide to Act 542 Rules
Learn how Pennsylvania's Act 542 governs tax sale surplus funds from upset sales, priority of claims, owner rights, and crucial statutory deadlines.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 27, 2026·2 min
New York RPTL § 1136 Surplus Money Proceedings: Legal Explainer
A complete legal guide to New York RPTL § 1136 surplus money proceedings, exploring constitutional shifts, priority rules, and claim procedures.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 27, 2026·2 min
Michigan Tax Foreclosure Surplus Funds: Post-Rafaeli Claim Guide
Learn how Michigan's landmark Rafaeli decision changed tax foreclosure surplus recovery, statutory deadlines under MCL 211.78t, and how to file a claim.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 27, 2026·2 min
New York RPTL §1136 Surplus Money Proceedings: A Complete Legal Guide
Understand New York RPTL §1136 surplus money proceedings, constitutional requirements post-Tyler v. Hennepin, claim priorities, and key legal deadlines.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 26, 2026·2 min
Illinois Tax Sale Reform: Cook County Shifts After Landmark Rulings
A new legislative push in Illinois aims to reform the Cook County tax sale process following landmark court rulings on home equity and surplus fund retention.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 26, 2026·2 min
Post-Tyler v. Hennepin: Cook County and the Evolving Tax Sale Landscape
Recent court rulings and legislative shifts in Cook County signal a nationwide overhaul of tax sale procedures and the protection of property owner equity.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 25, 2026·2 min
Illinois Overhauls Tax Sale Laws: Protecting Property Equity and Surplus Funds
A new legislative push in Illinois seeks to end 'home equity theft,' aligning state law with Supreme Court mandates to return surplus funds to former owners.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 25, 2026·2 min
Illinois Tax Sale Reform: Cook County Shifts Policy Following Court Warnings
Recent legislative and judicial shifts in Illinois are transforming how tax sale surplus funds are handled, offering new protections for homeowners' equity.
Surplus LawsRead→ - Jul 25, 2026·2 min
Illinois Tax Sale Reform: Navigating New Statutes and Surplus Fund Rights
Illinois is overhauling its property tax sale system following constitutional challenges, impacting how surplus funds and home equity are handled in Cook County.
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