2008 Proposed Notice to Bidders & Terms of Sale

The County will NOT retain the oil & gas rights of any auction parcel.
1. All bidders are urged to consult an attorney before submitting a bid.
2. The County obtained title to these properties in accordance with the procedures of Article 11 of Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York.
3. There is absolutely no representation as to the quality of title, lot size, condition or existence of improvements of any parcel to be auctioned and all persons proceed at their own risk with respect to same. The County sells only its interest.
4. All properties are offered for sale to highest bidder.
5. There is no minimum bid requirement.
6. The County Treasurer retains the right to establish the auction with or without reserve.
7. The County shall retain the right to reject any and all bids.
8. The County reserves the option to retain all the oil and gas rights.
9. All real property, including any buildings thereon, are sold "as is…where is" without any representation or warranty whatsoever as to the condition or title and subject to (a) any state of facts an accurate survey or personal inspection of the premises would disclose, and (b) applicable zoning and use/building regulations.
10. Any improvement description concerning mobile homes is done for identification purposes of the parcel in question. The mobile home may or may not be deemed a fixture on the parcel in question and no representations or warranties are made in that regard.
11. Evictions, if necessary, are solely the responsibility of the purchaser after closing and recording of the deed.
12. No personal property is included in the sale. The disposition of any personal property, shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder following the closing of the sale. The previous owner should be notified and provided the opportunity to remove personal items.
13. Any taxes levied after January 1 of the current year, will be the responsibility of the purchaser (City – Village – School, if applicable). Purchaser may also be liable for unpaid water and sewer charges not included in previously levied taxes.
14. A former owner will not be deemed a successful bidder unless the bid is at least equal to the accumulated taxes, interest, penalties, and other charges outstanding against the parcel. In this case, all prior liens and /or judgments that were against said former owner/said parcel – will be re-instated.
15. The purchaser shall provide information necessary to complete, and shall execute the necessary forms and documents required for recording the deed, including but not limited to the following: identification, name and address to appear on deed, and social security or federal identification number.
16. Conveyance shall be by quit claim deed only, containing a description of the property on the tax roll for the year during which the County acquired title.
17. The County will record the deed after receipt of the full purchase price and recording fees. The purchaser may take possession after the deed has been recorded.
18. Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of a ten percent (10%) buyer’s premium in addition to the accepted purchase price.
19. Twenty-percent (20%) of the bid price plus the ten-percent (10%) buyer’s premium shall be paid on the day of the auction. The minimum deposit is $100.00.
20. All sales are subject to subsequent County Legislature confirmation and any balance due must be remitted within thirty days (30) of such confirmation.
21. Payment may be in the form of cash, money order, bank draft, certified check or good personal check payable to STEUBEN COUNTY TREASURER. Credit card payments are available. US dollars only.
22. Failure of the purchaser to complete the purchase within the required time limits shall result in the forfeiture of both the down payment and the buyer’s premium. In the event of default of the highest bidder, the County reserves the right to offer the property to the second highest bidder.
23. Any person who fails to complete a purchase shall be disqualified from participating in future County tax auctions.
24. Those persons who have acquired property from the County tax auctions and subsequently allowed the foreclosure of the property for nonpayment of taxes are disqualified from participating in County tax auctions for a period of 5 years from the date of foreclosure proceeding.
25. All employees and immediate families of Steuben County Legislators, the auctioneers’ service, and the following County offices are forbidden to purchase properties at tax auction: County Treasurer’s Office, Law Department, County Administrator, Real Property Tax Office, and the Clerk of the Legislature.
26. All sales are final, absolute and without recourse.
27. The auctioneer’s decision regarding any disputes is final, and the auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid that is not an appreciable advancement over the previous bid.
28. Auction results and updates will be posted at www.steubencony.org
The County reserves the right to change these rules and regulations from time to time upon approval of the
Steuben County Finance Committee.
These rules and regulations are effective upon filing with the Clerk of the Legislature.
Reviewed by Steuben County Law Office.
Approved April 8, 2008, by the Steuben County Finance Committee
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