Buying a sheriff sale property

[Lillian Shi]

If the property has both mortgage lien and the federal tax lien, will it follow the " first in time, first in line" rule? Currently is the mortgage lender foreclose on the property, just like to make sure the federal tax lien will go away because the recording date is behind the mortgages. Any good lawyer know this things, referral will be greatly appreciated.

[Percy N.]

Lillian Shi , consult a NJ lawyer, but my understand is that if the IRS is named in the foreclosure and given notice, you should be ok. The IRS may have a redemption period.