Claiming Property Ownership Arizona

Summary

Paying property taxes on someone elses property in Arizona does not automatically grant ownership. Adverse possession requires open, continuous, and hostile occupation for at least 10 years. Tax lien foreclosure involves purchasing a tax lien certificate and following a specific legal process. Consult local laws for detailed requirements.

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I have one question really in the state of Arizona if I paid property taxes on somebody else's property can I then take ownership of it
Hi ****, in Arizona, merely paying someone else's property taxes does not automatically grant you ownership of the property. However, Arizona does have laws regarding adverse possession and tax lien foreclosure that might allow you to claim ownership under certain conditions.
- **Adverse Possession**: You must occupy the property openly, continuously, and without the owner's permission for at least ten years.
- **Tax Lien Foreclosure**: If you purchase a tax lien certificate at a tax sale and the property owner doesn't redeem the property within a certain period, you might be able to foreclose on the property.
Which county is the property located in? This can help provide more specific information.
Maricopa and it's not late the payment is not due yet and next month it's due
Hi ****,
Regarding your situation in Maricopa County:
- **Adverse Possession**: Requires open, continuous, and hostile occupation for at least 10 years.
- **Tax Lien Foreclosure**: You might acquire a property by purchasing a tax lien certificate and following the foreclosure process, but it doesn't apply if the payment is not yet due.
Would you like more details on adverse possession or tax lien foreclosure?
No if the payment is late and I pay it does that change anything
Hi ****,
If the payment is late and you pay it, it still does not automatically grant you ownership of the property in Maricopa County. You would need to follow the specific legal processes for adverse possession or tax lien foreclosure.
Would you like more information on how to initiate these processes?