Overwhelmed by tax sales in Columbia, MD? LewisMcDaniels is here to step in and guide you through the process.
Tax sales are both challenging and stressful. Dealing with the process and many pitfalls on your own does nothing to make things easier. If anything, it only causes stress to snowball as time and the legal process unfolds and compounds in complexity. Reaching out for support is your best bet to resolve things as quickly and simply as you can.
Attorney Ryan Lewis is here to bring you the clarity you need if you find yourself in this situation. He is a tax sale defense attorney and principal partner at LewisMcDaniels, a tax sale law firm based in Frederick, MD. LewisMcDaniels serves Columbia, MD, and the entire Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
Ryan has over a decade of experience. Over his time practicing law, he has had many experiences that give him a unique perspective when stepping in as your tax sale litigation lawyer. He served as local counsel for various investment funds where he offered tax lien-collateralized securities. This helped them raise over $350 million. He brings this knowledge with him when he tackles your case, delivering the results you need to strengthen your real estate portfolio all the more.
Tax sales law is a set of laws that regulate the sale of properties associated with outstanding taxes. The government may resort to a tax sale to recover the amount of the taxes that have been left unpaid. This is typically done via an auction where the person with the highest bid will receive the property. Any proceeds the government makes go toward reconciling the unpaid tax debt.
Understanding how tax liens and sales work, intersect with the law, and affect your financial situation is vital when navigating these and related issues. Ryan Lewis and LewisMcDaniels are prepared to provide you with the guidance needed to protect your interests and ensure you come out with the best results possible.
The duration of a tax sale varies greatly based on several factors, including:
Howard County has tax sales in May each year. Depending on when your sale initiates would determine how long you’d have to wait for the sale to take place. If your property is liened shortly after the sale for that year, you’d have to wait nearly a year for the sale to occur.
In addition to the frequency of sales, there are considerations to keep in mind regarding the redemption period. This is a period allocated for property owners to pay off their outstanding debt and get their property back. Howard County sends notices around 1 March, which means those facing a tax sale have less than three months as their redemption period. You’ll need to keep this in mind when planning out buying a property via a tax sale.
After the sale wraps up, there are additional administrative things that need to be done that can take some time. This includes things like examining and transferring titles, handling any legal challenges that arise, and navigating eviction proceedings.
A tax sale law firm like LewisMcDaniels will bring you personalized guidance tailored to your situation. No tax sale case is exactly the same as another, so this is absolutely critical for your success. They will help you with all of the administrative tasks associated with your case, including:
If you are hoping to buy a property via a tax sale in Columbia, MD, call us at (301) 818-0405 or submit a contact form with us today. We are fully committed to helping you achieve your real estate property ownership goals as we chart out a course for your case. We’ll develop a legal plan designed specifically for your situation with the end goal of securing the property you desire as quickly and inexpensively as possible.