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What is NYC AC § 11-341?

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This section outlines the distribution of surplus proceeds from the sale of tax lien properties after all related expenses and charges are settled. It mandates that any remaining surplus be paid into court for the entitled parties. Applies to building owners involved in tax lien sales and foreclosures.

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§ 11-341 Surplus.

AC § 11-341

Any surplus of the proceeds of the sale, after paying the expenses of the sale, and all taxes, assessments, sewer rents, sewer surcharges, water rents, any other charges made a lien subject to the provisions of this chapter, the costs of any advertisements and notices given pursuant to this chapter, any other charges that are due and payable, any surcharge pursuant to section 11-332 of this chapter and interest and penalties thereon, including such amounts which accrued or became a lien on and after the date of sale of the tax lien or tax liens and up to and including the date of the sale of the property in foreclosure, and satisfying the amount of such tax lien or tax liens and interest and the costs of the action, must be paid into court, for the use of the person or persons entitled thereto. If any part of the surplus remains in court for the period of three months, and no application has been made therefor, the court must, and, if an application therefor is pending, the court may direct such surplus to be invested at interest, for the benefit of the person or persons entitled thereto, to be paid upon the direction of the court.

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