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An Ohio borrower fails to pay property taxes for two consecutive years. The county auditor certifies the delinquent taxes. Under Ohio law, the tax lien has what priority relative to the first mortgage?

Correct Answer

A) The tax lien takes priority over the first mortgage because property tax liens are superior liens in Ohio

In Ohio, property tax liens are superior liens that take priority over all other liens, including first mortgages. This is true regardless of when the mortgage was recorded. Tax liens are 'super liens' that must be satisfied before any other liens in a foreclosure.

Answer Options
A
The tax lien takes priority over the first mortgage because property tax liens are superior liens in Ohio
B
The tax lien is junior to the first mortgage because the mortgage was recorded first
C
The tax lien and mortgage have equal priority
D
The tax lien is void if the property already has a mortgage

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Key Terms:

tax_liensuperior_lienpriorityproperty_taxes

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