How to Recover Surplus Funds from Tax Sales
A step-by-step guide to surplus funds recovery from tax sale overages. Learn how to find, claim, and recover money owed to property owners after a tax foreclosure.
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Guides for surplus funds recovery agents
How to Find Unclaimed Tax Sale Surplus by State
A state-by-state guide to finding unclaimed tax sale surplus funds. Learn how recovery agents locate overages across TX, CA, FL, NY, MN, and GA — and avoid the deadlines that kill claims.
Read article →Tyler v. Hennepin: What Every Surplus Recovery Agent Needs to Know
The landmark 2023 Supreme Court ruling in Tyler v. Hennepin changed surplus recovery law nationwide. Here's what it means for recovery agents, which states have responded, and how to use it to close more claims.
Read article →How to Start a Surplus Recovery Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to start a surplus recovery business from scratch. This guide covers how agents make money, licensing requirements, finding leads, filing claims, and the tools you need to scale.
Read article →Florida Surplus Funds Recovery: A Complete Guide for Agents
Florida is one of the highest-volume surplus funds markets in the U.S. This guide covers Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Hillsborough, and Orange counties — statutes, deadlines, filing process, and how to find Florida surplus listings.
Read article →California Surplus Funds Recovery: A Complete Guide for Agents
California is the #1 state for tax sale surplus volume. This guide covers Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties — California Revenue and Taxation Code § 4675, the 5-year deadline, and how to file claims through the Superior Court and county Treasurer-Tax Collector.
Read article →Texas Surplus Funds Recovery: A Complete Guide for Agents
Texas holds billions in unclaimed tax sale surplus. This guide covers Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, and Bexar counties — statutes, filing deadlines, compliance rules, and how to find Texas surplus listings.
Read article →How to Find Surplus Funds Owners: A Skip Tracing Guide for Recovery Agents
Finding former property owners is the hardest part of surplus recovery. This guide covers skip tracing databases, public records, heir searches, and common pitfalls to avoid before the deadline expires.
Read article →New York Surplus Funds Recovery: A Complete Guide for Agents
New York is the #2 state for tax sale surplus volume. This guide covers NYC (all 5 boroughs), Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and Erie counties — Real Property Tax Law § 1136, the 4-year claim deadline, and how to file surplus claims through the NYC Dept of Finance and county treasurers.
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