Memorandum
Date: 08/20/2024
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Patrick Sullivan, Treasurer - Tax Collector
Subject: Consideration of Rescission of Tax Deed Hearing for property located at 9802 Venturi Dr, Cobb, CA (APN 052-092-020-000)
Executive Summary:
The Lake County Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing to consider the potential rescission of the tax sale completed on June 4th, 2024 for 9802 Venturi Dr (APN 052-092-020-000).
Wen Ni purchased had the winning bid and owes a total of $100,245.55. Ms. Ni’s deposit of $5,000.00 has been credited towards this amount for a total remaining balance of $95,245.55.
Ms. Ni contends that she was unaware there was no longer a home on the property following a fire, and that the sale should be rescinded with her deposit refunded.
The Treasurer - Tax Collector opposes this rescission and asserts that the tax sale was procedurally correct.
In the event the Board of Supervisors grants a recission, a refund will be issued to the purchaser or a successor in interest for the purchase amount, plus interest pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code §3731(b)(2)(A)).
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Recommended Action: Deny the petition to rescind the tax sale of 9802 Venturi Dr (APN 052-092-020-000).