Escrow & Title
In Kansas, a 'tax deed' is issued when:
AA property owner voluntarily transfers property to pay taxes
BProperty is sold by the county after the owner fails to pay property taxes for the required period✓ Correct
CA developer sets aside land for parks as part of a tax agreement
DA tax lien is released after payment
Explanation
A tax deed is issued to the purchaser at a tax sale — when the county sells a property to recover unpaid property taxes after the statutory delinquency and redemption period has expired.
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