Shhh! Why a Quiet Title is Your Secret Weapon after an Upset Sale
Each September, Pennsylvania’s taxing districts – the County, School District and Municipality – may seek to recoup unpaid real estate taxes via Upset Sales. While the process behind these sales is heavily regulated by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Tax Sale Law (RETSL), properties may sell for far less than market value at auction, making them desirable for investors. Unfortunately for an investor, one complication of these sales is that you only receive a tax deed. In other words, you will not have “marketable title.” Fortunately, there is a process by which you can obtain clean title – a Quiet Title action. Learn more about this process and how an experienced real estate attorney can help.
What is an Upset Sale in PA?
Whether you’re a taxpayer seeking to prevent the sale of property or perhaps an investor interested in purchasing real estate through a tax sale, here’s what you need to know about an Upset Sale in PA.