Escrow & Title
In South Carolina, property taxes that are unpaid at the time of sale are:
AForgiven by the county upon transfer
BThe responsibility of the buyer after closing
CA lien that must be paid at or before closing✓ Correct
DTransferred to the new owner as part of the deed
Explanation
Unpaid property taxes are a lien on the property. They must be satisfied at or before closing to convey clear title. Tax prorations at closing address current-year taxes.
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