Escrow & Title
In Vermont, property taxes that remain unpaid after the statutory period may result in the town initiating a:
AFederal foreclosure action
BTax sale or tax lien foreclosure to recover the unpaid taxes, which can extinguish the property owner's equity✓ Correct
CQuiet title action against the owner
DVREC disciplinary proceeding
Explanation
Vermont towns have the authority to collect delinquent property taxes through tax sales. If property taxes remain unpaid, the town may conduct a tax sale, and if the owner fails to redeem the property within the statutory redemption period, the town can foreclose the owner's interest.
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