Valdez v. Occupants of 3908 SW 24th Street

1 1 This cause concerns a dispute over title to property owned in joint tenancy by the Appellants, Wsbaldo Valdez and Linda Vargas. The Appellee, Mae Ouellette, asserts an interest in the property by virtue of a tax deed issued to her. The issues to be resolved are: 1) is a tax deed partially valid if some but not all owners are served the notice of application for tax deed; and 2) what right of redemption does an owner have who is not properly served.

12 We hold that service of a notice for application of tax deed is mandatory and must be made on all parties required by statute. Failure to…