Who is legally responsible for my property if I stop paying taxes on it?
You are legally responsible for the property until it is formally transferred to another party and the transaction is recorded with the Rock Island County Recorder of Deeds. City ordinances also require owners to maintain their property and keep their building secured.

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1. How does the city determine who is the owner of a property?
2. What happens if I sold the property but did not record the sale with the County?
3. Does the County take ownership of my property if I stop paying taxes on it?
4. Who is legally responsible for my property if I stop paying taxes on it?
5. How tall must grass and weeds be before I can report it?
6. What if my neighbor's trees have branches that are growing over my property line?
7. What will the city do if my neighbor has a dead tree on their property and I am concerned it will damage my property?