Delinquent Collections

An overview of the powers and authority of a local Treasurer in pursuing delinquent taxes and other charges. We will review what taxes are delinquent, who can collect, who you can collect from, the Statute of Limitations on collection, and the policies behind this authority. We will examine the laws and processes behind specific collection tools and the requirements necessary to meet before employing them. Tools discussed will include Distress, Setoff Debt, Treasurers' Liens, DMV Withholding, Administrative Summons, Court suits, Delinquent notices, advertising and others. We will also review the laws and requirements for real estate specific tools such as the sale of tax delinquent real estate and the nonjudicial sale of real estate.