What is the name of your state?New York
I own a house in Suffolk County NY. Adjacent to my property is a 25'X100' lot that belongs to Suffolk County because the previous owners of the lot didn't pay their taxes on and it was foreclosed on over 8 years ago. The property has been overgrown with trees,brush,vines etc... ever since I bought my property 11 years ago. I have been trying to maintain the property by pruning,cutting down dead trees etc.. and the land is pretty clear. Someone told me there is a Homstead law and I may be able to assume this lot because I have been taking care of it. Can you tell me anything about how this works?
thank you
Kerry
I own a house in Suffolk County NY. Adjacent to my property is a 25'X100' lot that belongs to Suffolk County because the previous owners of the lot didn't pay their taxes on and it was foreclosed on over 8 years ago. The property has been overgrown with trees,brush,vines etc... ever since I bought my property 11 years ago. I have been trying to maintain the property by pruning,cutting down dead trees etc.. and the land is pretty clear. Someone told me there is a Homstead law and I may be able to assume this lot because I have been taking care of it. Can you tell me anything about how this works?
thank you
Kerry