Pennsylvania § 12552.1 - Conduct of tax sales.

Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12552.1 — Conduct of tax sales., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12552.1. Conduct of tax sales.

The procedures and requirements relating to the sale of property for delinquent taxes, including the advertisement for and the time and conduct of the sale, the payment of the purchase price, the distribution of proceeds, making the return and confirmation of sale and the delivery of deed, shall be governed by the act of July 7, 1947 (P.L.1368, No.542), known as the Real Estate Tax Sale Law, or the Municipal Claim and Tax Lien Law as utilized by the city in accordance with section 12542.1 (relating to public sale of property to satisfy tax claims) and by any applicable rules of court governing procedures for tax sales.

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

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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12552.1 cover?

Section 12552.1 ("Conduct of tax sales.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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