The difference is that the back taxes don't fall on the previous owners, they stay with the property and keep piling up along with penalties, interest and fees. The new buyer has to pay it all.
Once a property "sinks" (becomes worth less than its back taxes), its over.
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How large would be the property taxes for such houses? Is it significantly higher than in other cities/states?
The difference is that the back taxes don't fall on the previous owners, they stay with the property and keep piling up along with penalties, interest and fees. The new buyer has to pay it all.
Once a property "sinks" (becomes worth less than its back taxes), its over.