What to do if I filed bankruptcy which included my investment property and now the city wants the taxes on the property and are taking me to court?
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What to do if I filed bankruptcy which included my investment property and now the city wants the taxes on the property and are taking me to court?
Asked on January 9, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Wisconsin
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In a bankruptcy filing and subsequent discharge, you need to be aware that under the United State's bankruptcy laws, property taxes owed the county are not discharged. Meaning, you still owe the property taxes on the investment property that you presumably still own and control.
If that is true, you need to work out an arrangement where you end up paying off your property taxes or you could very well lose the property at a tax sale. Assuming you no longer own the investment property, you should not be responsible personally for the unpaid property taxes in that the taxes owed affix to the the real property typically.
I suggest that you consult with your former bankruptcy attorney about your current issue with the city for back taxes.
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