Indiana § 36-9-36-49 - Sale of property following foreclosure action; amount

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§ 36-9-36-49. Sale of property following foreclosure action; amount

Sec. 49. (a) The property upon which the assessment is placed may not be sold for less than the amount of the assessment, attorney's fees, and costs. The proceeds of the sale shall be distributed as provided in this chapter.

(b) If the property sells for an amount greater than the amount necessary to pay the principal, interest, attorney's fees, and costs, the excess amount shall be paid to the property owner or party lawfully entitled to that excess amount.

As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.7.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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