Escrow & Title
A Connecticut property owner who does not pay their municipal property taxes may ultimately face:
AA voluntary sale through a real estate broker
BA tax lien sale or foreclosure by the municipality✓ Correct
COnly a warning letter from the tax collector
DGarnishment of their wages
Explanation
Unpaid Connecticut property taxes result in a tax lien on the property. If taxes remain unpaid, the municipality can sell the tax lien or foreclose on the property to recover the delinquent taxes.
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