In California, is the seller responsible for past due property taxes during a short sale?

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   Steven Alan Fink

   Newport Beach Real Estate Attorney

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   Answered January 12, 2010 10:31. It is part of the negotiation with the bank and the buyer. If you just walk away from the property you will not be responsible for the taxes.
   
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