Glossary
Surplus Funds
Money left over when a foreclosure or tax sale brings more than is owed. Under Tyler v. Hennepin (2023), the surplus belongs to the former owner — not the government or the buyer.
Read more in the Field Guide:
- Redemption Rights and Surplus Funds — Tax Sale
- The Auction Playbook: Before, During, and After — Auctions
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