Escrow & Title
Under Florida law, a tax deed sale occurs when a property owner has failed to pay property taxes for how many years?
A1 year
B2 years after a tax certificate has been outstanding✓ Correct
C5 years
D7 years
Explanation
In Florida, when property taxes become delinquent, the county sells tax certificates. After 2 years of non-payment following a tax certificate sale, the certificate holder (or the county) may apply for a tax deed — forcing the property to be sold at auction to satisfy the delinquent taxes.
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