Tax Certificate
A lien the county sells for delinquent property taxes; if it stays unpaid, the holder may eventually force a tax deed sale.
When property taxes go unpaid, the county sells a tax certificate, which is a lien on the property for the delinquent taxes plus interest. The owner can redeem the property by paying what is owed plus interest.
If the taxes remain unpaid, the certificate holder can eventually apply for a tax deed, which forces a public sale of the property. A tax certificate is a lien, not ownership.
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