Property Tax Transfer Issue

[Chad Hotovec]

Well, I had hoped that 2018 would be better for our rentals than 2017, last year was very very painful, but we're not off to a good start.  I learned yesterday that when we purchased our last property the title company didn't notify or correctly get the property transferred into my companies name.  As such we're behind a year on tax payments, and the listed owner is the seller...who either didn't get the invoices or didn't forward them to my attention.    

My question...It pains me that I have this hanging out there and I don't want it to effect my current tenants.  What's the right way to proceed? 

Originally I wanted to get it paid immediately and then chase down the person responsible for covering the interest and fees, however I'm not sure anymore.  I'm sure the title company will have to now provide the right documentation to get ownership transferred to me, and should i be paying for the amount when i'm not listed on the invoice?  I'm guessing the city doesn't care who pays, and the interest and fees are going to get paid by someone.  

Thought/Advice?

Thanks,

Chad