Judicial Foreclosure of Alabama tax lien (the new system)

[Denise Evans]

Do you know anybody who has successfully completed a judicial foreclosure lawsuit for an Alabama tax lien, under the new tax sales system?  I'm trying to create a list of problems people have encountered along the way, so others can avoid those problems. Once I have enough input from BP community and others, I'll post my FEP/S (Frequently Encountered Problems & Solutions) list in this thread.  You can reply off-thread via PM if you prefer.  MY FEP/s list will not include any names.

[Denise Evans]

Everybody, the law has changed dramatically about tax lien foreclosures in Alabama. It does into effect on 10/1/24 and applies to any liens for which a final order of foreclosure has not been entered by that date.

I think Jocelyn's question was about tax deeds from the state. That related to older system of tax certificate sales that turned into tax deeds without any judicial action taking place. If someone has paid the price quoted by ADOR (Alabama Department of Revenue) and not yet received their tax deed, there are usually two explanations:

1. The governor does not sign those deeds every day.  So, still awaiting governor's signature. Or

2. Someone with redemption rights can redeem up until the deed is signed and delivered to the buyer.  It might have been signed, but not yet put in the mail for delivery, and the former owner or a lienholder asked for a redemption price. 

You should call ADOR Land Division and ask why the delay.