Quote from @John Warren:
@Victor Banda your best bet is to connect with a local real estate attorney. I have a great attorney I can connect you with. You definitely want to make sure you know what you are doing in a situation like this before you start spending your money. I would also make sure there aren't additional unpaid bills you would be inheriting like water. A lot of times when people are unable to pay taxes, they also let the water bill go unpaid and that can be another large expense.
Thank you for your response, I would definitely appreciate if you could connect me with that lawyer. I am running against time since Cook County property tax code requires all debts to be paid in full according the the redemption papers. I would like to know how I can side step this fee. The man has lived without water or gas for years now, the house itself is a total loss but the value of the property is what is keeping me on the hook. Its a great area and has a lot of potential.
