QUESTION
do i acquire right to a home if i pay the property taxes?
Asked on Feb 25th, 2015 on Real Estate - New Jersey
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ive lived in my grandparents 2 family house for 31 years. they raised me. a couple of years ago i totally renovated there house to better help there disabling needs. i also renovated a second floor apartment that i reside in. i took care of there every need. they are no longer in the home. if i take over their taxes am i aloud ownership ?
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no - payment of taxes does not give you an ownership right, unless you are the tax sale certificate holder and do a foreclosure. Your maintenance of the property might be considered to have been done in lieu of rent.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2015 at 10:40 AM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship