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Redemption

by | Feb 10, 2026

In real estate law, redemption is the process by which a defeasible title to land is canceled or defeated. It typically involves reclaiming ownership after a mortgage foreclosure or tax sale by satisfying the required legal and financial conditions.

Redemption usually requires the payment of the outstanding debt, interest, and applicable costs within a statutory period. The right of redemption is intended to give property owners a final opportunity to regain their property before the title becomes absolute.