Forcing sale of abandon house

[Daniel Townsend]

There is an abandon property in my neighborhood that I want to buy and rehab. It has been an adventure tracking down the owner and I have reached a dead end. I’ve talked with the county auditor, probate officer, attorney, etc. I’ve found out the family history of the property and finally talked to a relative who gave the the name of an unreachable next-of-kin.

I know there are half a year of taxes owed. Has anyone forced the sale of a property through the county or the sheriff’s dept? The property is in bad shape with roof collapsing in a small spot and animals leaving in it.

Advice would she so helpful! Thanks!

[Brian Ploszay]

Difficult situation.  Someone may have bought the taxes.  If not, there could be a tax auction coming up and you should bid on the unpaid real estate taxes.  

Cities can move to take possession of abandoned properties, but it is unlikely that the outcome would result in your getting that property.