Escrow & Title

When NC property taxes are overdue, the county may begin the 'tax foreclosure' process. Before the property can be sold at tax sale, the owner typically has the right to:

ANo rights after the first missed payment
BRedeem the property by paying delinquent taxes, penalties, and interest before the final sale is confirmed✓ Correct
CSell the property without any restriction
DTransfer the tax lien to a third party

Explanation

In NC, property owners facing tax foreclosure generally have the right to redeem the property (pay off the delinquent taxes, penalties, and costs) before the sale is confirmed by the court.

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