Property Ownership
In Alabama, property passes to the state through 'escheat' when:
AThe owner stops paying property taxes
BAn owner dies without heirs or a will (intestate) and no rightful heirs can be found✓ Correct
CA property is condemned for code violations
DA lien is placed on the property
Explanation
Escheat is the reversion of property to the state when an owner dies intestate (without a will) and has no identifiable heirs. The state becomes the owner of last resort to prevent property from being ownerless.
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