Escrow & Title
A Wisconsin property with a tax lien for delinquent property taxes has a lien that is:
ASubordinate to all mortgages
BSuperior to most other liens, including mortgages✓ Correct
COnly enforceable by court order
DAutomatically released after 5 years
Explanation
Wisconsin property tax liens have priority over most other liens, including mortgages, ensuring that taxes owed to local governments are paid before private creditors.
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