What happens if someone charges or demands more than the legal amount for excess redemption?

What happens if someone charges or demands more than the legal amount for excess redemption?

• A. Penalty applies, but redemption remains valid.
• B. Forfeiture of the redemption.
• C. Redemption is extended for six months.
• D. Criminal charges are automatically filed.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that redemption after a tax sale is governed by a fixed amount set by law, and attempting to charge more than that amount invalidates the redemption. When someone demands or charges more than what the statute allows for excess redemption, the right to redeem is forfeited. In practical terms, the redemption cannot proceed under those improper terms, and the property owner loses the ability to redeem under that overcharged arrangement. This civil remedy serves to prevent exploitation and keep redemption within the statutory framework. Other outcomes, like a penalty while still allowing redemption, an automatic extension of redemption, or automatic criminal charges, do not apply here.

The main idea is that redemption after a tax sale is governed by a fixed amount set by law, and attempting to charge more than that amount invalidates the redemption. When someone demands or charges more than what the statute allows for excess redemption, the right to redeem is forfeited. In practical terms, the redemption cannot proceed under those improper terms, and the property owner loses the ability to redeem under that overcharged arrangement. This civil remedy serves to prevent exploitation and keep redemption within the statutory framework. Other outcomes, like a penalty while still allowing redemption, an automatic extension of redemption, or automatic criminal charges, do not apply here.