[Daddymac]

And My whole life i been using attorneys, Never again, I have Talk Of The Villages.

[RayAmb]

JUST BLOWS MY MIND , how many people could even consider how to get out of paying a debt they are responsible for. Just the consideration says so much about them. Do you actually think you won’t have to answer for everything you do in this life ? PLEASE STOP AND THINK ABOUT YOUR DECISIONS.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by boxcarwilly

Confirming tax status with the city asap.

Why was this not step one? Instead of asking a group of honest people if you can get out of paying your taxes because of a mistake.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Daddymac

And My whole life i been using attorneys, Never again, I have Talk Of The Villages.

So true and if you need brain surgery look no further

[Curtisbwp]

I dont know how long you owned the maine property but YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOWN! The 1500 is your responsibility. My family and i are from west paris/woodstock. I lived in gorham for 20 years.

[Pommom91]

In real estate sales/purchases, there is normally a document you sign that says if something was overlooked and is brought to your attention afterward that you agree to fix it.

[rphil11ort]

if it went to court it would cost you more for an attorney. pay them

[mistervin]

Maybe the question is what’s the coverage and purpose of the Title Insurance? What is their responsibility?

[Fenster]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Ask your lawyer. Are you really going to take advice from an internet blog ?

This is not a yes or no question. Laws vary by state and jurisdiction. An adjustment should have been made at closing, and any open taxes should have been “picked up” by the title closer. You should consult with a Maine lawyer.

The is not not just a legal question. Someone has to check the closing docs to see where the money went.

[THUNDERCHIEF]

Originally Posted by boxcarwilly

sold our condo in maine all went well but the title co(law firm actually) failed to include outstanding property taxes approx 1500.00. They want me to pay them asap. Am i legally obligated to pay this? They mentioned something to the effect they could put a lien on our new property here in the villages.thanks in advance.

i think you need to pay the tax, however you might contact the tax department up north and confirm that 1500 is really due. Just to confirm that someone actually made a mistake.

[tvbound]

I think I would spend a couple of hundred getting a quick opinion by a good attorney, but further down the road having just paid the $1,500 may seem like a bargain-versus having your credit score adversely affected for years to come.

[retiredguy123]

I find it amazing and sad that someone would need to pay a lawyer to tell them whether or not they are $1,500 behind in their property tax payments.

[Big47moe]

The law firm should have insurance to protect them from their mistakes. Ask if the do! (pay if you need to clear it up)

[rstebbins]

you should the races. any penalty because they messed up should be paid by them

[carolar2000]

All free legal advice is worth what you paid for it. Ask your lawyer.