indeed. when I bought my condo in december I ended up having to pay an extra bit because the previous owner had paid ahead. the land title cannot change names until it's settled... but if by some fluke it really isn't paid up and you are getting billed for time they lived there, then yes you are entitled to ask them for the money. but remember that property taxes bill you for the upcoming year... by the time you get the bill, it should reflect what you owe in the year to come... not what you owed the previous year... I pay my taxes monthly through my mortgage, and you cna also set up monthly withdrawls(tipp) through the city... that way it's settled even before you get the bill and problems tend to get sorted out sooner... also if you pay through your mortgage, your bank will go to bat for you and do most of the work...
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