Tax Lien or Deed Question (Can Property Owners be Contacted?)

[Alejandro Perez]

Hi, quick question, I've read that the Tax Lien Holder is not allowed to contact property owners for 2 years from winning the bid, does any body know how it works for Tax Deed and how about other investors?  Can other investors (not Tax Lien Holder) contact the property owner about interest in buying their property after the Bidding, after their Tax Lien has been sold?

Thank You

[Carl Fischer]

@Alejandro Perez

No you should not contact the owner for tax liens in Florida. I’m sure every state has its own rules and regulations. 

It is still America so I’m sure another investor could contact the owner if they wanted. The state does not want a tax lien holder  harassing the home owner. After 2 years of owning the lien you may ask the sheriff to sell the property and then bid on it at that time if you want to own it. If no one bids you will get the property for the lien value from the sheriff. 

Tax deeds in Florida you become the owner so the question is moot. Other states have time limits for the owner to redeem. State by state.