Escrow & Title
In NH, when a purchaser at a tax sale (resulting from unpaid property taxes) takes title, the original owner typically has:
ANo right of redemption
BA statutory right of redemption within 2 years of the tax sale in which they can reclaim the property by paying taxes, interest, and costs✓ Correct
COnly 30 days to redeem
DThe right of redemption only if they can prove financial hardship
Explanation
Under NH RSA 80:32-80:89, property owners whose property has been sold for unpaid taxes have a 2-year redemption period in which they can reclaim the property by paying all back taxes, costs, and interest. This right of redemption is an important protection for property owners who fall behind on taxes.
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