The lien shall be effective for a period of fifteen years from the date of filing unless discharged as provided in section 12-195g. A notice of tax lien shall not be effective if filed more than two years from the date of assessment for the taxes claimed to be due.
(1971, P.A. 722, S. 4; P.A. 85-396, S. 4.)
History: P.A. 85-396 extended term of the lien from 10 to 15 years.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 205 - Municipal Tax Liens
Section 12-171. - Definitions.
Section 12-172. - Tax liens; precedence; enforcement.
Section 12-173. - Certificate continuing lien. Discharge. Valid notice.
Section 12-174. - Deferred collection.
Section 12-175. - Further continuance of lien.
Section 12-176. - Fees of collectors and town clerks.
Section 12-177. - Certificates continuing tax liens; ordinances in certain large municipalities.
Section 12-178. - Precedence of School Fund or Agricultural College Fund mortgage.
Section 12-179. - Discharge of tax liens.
Section 12-180. - Record of undischarged tax liens.
Section 12-181. - Foreclosure of tax liens.
Section 12-182. - Summary foreclosure of tax liens.
Section 12-182a. - Action to foreclose certain tax liens privileged.
Section 12-183. - Form of petition for summary foreclosure.
Section 12-184. - Appointment of appraisers.
Section 12-185. - Withdrawal of property from scope of proceeding.
Section 12-186. - Publication and notice.
Section 12-187. - Filing of a bona fide defense.
Section 12-188. - Presumption of validity.
Section 12-190. - Return of tax collector.
Section 12-191. - Final judgment. Certificate of foreclosure.
Section 12-192. - Joint foreclosure by two or more municipalities. Costs and fees to be shared.
Section 12-195. - Removal of taxes and assessments on real estate acquired by a municipality.
Section 12-195a. - Personal property tax liens: Definitions.
Section 12-195b. - Perfection. Priority.
Section 12-195c. - Notice of lien.
Section 12-195d. - Effective period of lien. Limitation period.
Section 12-195e. - Rights and remedies of municipality and taxpayer.