Property Ownership
What is a 'tax deed' in Delaware?
AA deed that records the taxes paid on the property
BA deed issued to a purchaser at a tax sale when the prior owner failed to pay property taxes✓ Correct
CA deed that conveys property subject to existing tax liens
DA deed used in estate transfers to minimize estate taxes
Explanation
A tax deed is issued to the purchaser at a tax sale — a court-ordered sale of property due to the prior owner's failure to pay property taxes. The title conveyed may have significant legal challenges from prior owners.
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