Tax sale glossary
Redemption period
The window during which an owner can redeem before an investor can take further action. It is set by state law and ranges from months to years. It determines your timeline and, for lien buyers, how long capital is tied up.
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Related terms
- Automatic stay
- A restriction that generally takes effect when a bankruptcy petition is filed and stops many collection and foreclosure actions. Exceptions and court orders matter. Do not assume that a stay automatically extends a tax-sale redemption deadline.
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