Escrow & Title

Under Ohio law, which lien has the HIGHEST priority when multiple liens exist on a property?

AA first mortgage recorded before other liens
BProperty tax liens (which have super-priority over all other liens)✓ Correct
CMechanic's liens filed after construction begins
DA judgment lien recorded after the mortgage

Explanation

In Ohio, real property tax liens have super-priority over all other liens, including recorded mortgages. They must be satisfied before any other lienholders from a foreclosure sale.

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