Property Ownership

In New York, a property is sold via a 'referee's deed' when:

AThe owner sells the property during a contested divorce
BA court-appointed referee sells the property following a foreclosure judgment✓ Correct
CAn estate administrator conveys inherited property
DThe municipality sells tax-delinquent property

Explanation

In a New York judicial foreclosure, after the court enters a judgment of foreclosure and sale, a court-appointed referee is authorized to conduct the foreclosure sale and convey title to the successful bidder by a referee's deed. The referee acts as the seller under the court's authority.

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