Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

taxes owed from property sale

I bought a piece of property in cape coral Florida and the taxes were prorated in the closing. The closing states that it would be between myself and the seller to clear up any monies that might be owed. The taxes ended up being much higher and the seller owes me $900. The seller lives in NJ and I live in NY. How would I go about collecting the $900 that they owe me? Who would I have to file with? How do I go about this?


Asked on 9/15/06, 2:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phroska L. McAlister PHROSKA LEAKE McALISTER

Re: taxes owed from property sale

YOU, or your closing attorney, MUST first formally notify the Seller/Debtor of the money YOU claim is due and owed.

Upon the Debtor's failure to contest or pay within a period of time, you may file a Court claim for the money, possibly in Small Claims Court, in New Jersey.

Please be advised, that, if you filed in either FA or NY, you would still need to file in NJ, to collect, since that is the Debtor's state of residence.

Good luck,

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Answered on 9/15/06, 4:23 pm


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