Tax Collector doesn't want me to Purchase Subsequent Lien?

[Mike Kalob]

Hi All,

First off thanks for all the knowledge from this site thus far. I just purchased a water lien at a tax sale.

4 months later, I confirmed water bills are STILL unpaid by the homeowner, and I have confirmed the $$ amount owned, but I have tried unsuccessfully to pay this water lien AND ADD it to my current Tax Certificate (recorded from the county).

Whenever I speak to the Tax Collector, she says yes I can pay it, but when I tell her I want to pay it ONLY to add the balance to my outstanding Tax Certificate balance owed so I can collect 18% on the new amount paid, she looks at me like I have two heads.

My assumption was it was possible to add new outstanding liens to my previous Tax Sale purchase. Is this not the case? Thanks much, I'm in North NJ btw.

[Vania Castillo]

I find that very bizarre too. I have paid subsequent taxes in NJ (property, though) with no problem, just meade sure to get receipt and track my check.

There is anyone with more senority in that office you could talk to?