Mobile Home Tax Dispute

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In South Carolina, property owners have a one-year redemption period to reclaim their property after a tax sale by paying owed taxes plus interest. Lack of notice might be a valid defense. Free legal aid services like South Carolina Legal Services and South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Program can assist those who cant afford an attorney.

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My close friend has a mobile home that was her family home her father just passed away in it her grandmother his mother passed away in it the home cannot be moved and the property taxes on it are like $* a year apparently her mother during the time that her father was passing got behind three payments the payments became a roughly $* she went and paid the taxes and cash there's no sign that she paid it there's no receipt someone bought it at auction there was not one single notice sent to my friend's mother indicating that the home was going to be sold or that she needed to pay the taxes because she had paid the taxes is there anything she can do cuz now her house has been sold and she'll have nowhere to go the lady bought the house for $*
I'm sorry to hear about your friend's situation, ****. It's important to know the location to provide the most accurate information. Could you please specify in which state or territory this situation took place?
Lexington south Carolina
In South Carolina:
- The Tax Sale Redemption period is one year.
- The owner can redeem their property by paying the owed taxes plus interest.
- Lack of notice might be a valid defense.
She should consult a local attorney immediately.
She works at a gas station she's been a loyal worker was even working when her husband passed her grandson lives with her she certainly can't afford an attorney
In South Carolina, there are free legal aid services available for those who can't afford an attorney. They may assist with property law cases. It is advised to contact them as soon as possible.
I was not aware of this how would I find out where those places
You can look up "free legal aid services in South Carolina" online. South Carolina Legal Services and South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Program are examples. They have websites with contact details.