Introduction
There are several actions required by law in the preparation for auctioning property. The legal axiom of caveat emptor or "buyer beware" applies to tax sales (O.C.G.A. §9- 13-167). Therefore, you are charged with knowledge of the titles of the properties that are sold and any defects in these titles. The Levying Officer does not warrant the titles and any title searches performed for or by our office for the purpose of a tax sale should not be considered an opinion of title to rely on for tax sale purchasers.