Property Ownership
In NC, an 'in rem' tax foreclosure proceeding is an action against:
AA specific taxpayer personally
BThe property itself (rather than personally against the owner) to collect delinquent taxes✓ Correct
CAll property owners in a county simultaneously
DThe mortgage lender on a delinquent property
Explanation
An in rem tax foreclosure in NC is an action against the property itself for unpaid taxes, which may result in the property being sold to satisfy the tax debt regardless of who owns it.
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