Property Ownership

In West Virginia, a property owner who loses property through tax sale has how long after the tax sale to redeem the property?

A30 days
B6 months
C18 months✓ Correct
D3 years

Explanation

West Virginia's tax sale redemption laws provide the former owner with an 18-month redemption period after a tax sale to reclaim the property by paying the delinquent taxes, interest, penalties, and the purchaser's costs. After this period, the tax sale purchaser may petition for a deed.

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