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Oakland County
Oakland County settled a class action alleging it profited from foreclosures by selling properties at tax auctions for more than owed amounts.
ClosedMichigan onlyClaim status: Closed on January 19, 2023Payout: VariesNo longer claimable
About this settlement
Compensation for persons or entities with liens on properties foreclosed and sold at tax auctions for more than owed amounts in Oakland County between 2016 and mid-2022.
This settlement resolves allegations that Oakland County used the foreclosure process to generate profits by selling properties at tax auctions for amounts exceeding owed taxes and fees, a practice recently ruled unconstitutional by the Michigan Supreme Court.
Who qualifies
- Persons or entities identified in liens recorded with the Oakland County Register of Deeds on or before foreclosure.
- Properties sold at tax auction for more than the amount of tax, interest, penalties, and fees due.
- Foreclosures and sales occurring from 2016 through June 30, 2022.
Varies
Claim status: Closed on January 19, 2023