Decatur County conducts tax-lien auction; buyers warned liens are not deeds

Sep 23, 2025

SRI Services ran a public tax‑lien auction for Decatur County. Auctioneer Chad Malakout and county staff explained buyers purchase liens (not deeds), outlined redemption interest and reimbursement rules, and sold multiple liens while several parcels received no bids.

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SRI Services ran a public tax‑lien auction in Decatur County (date not specified). Auctioneer Chad Malakout opened the sale and walked bidders through rules, warning that buyers at the auction purchase tax liens — not property deeds — and must follow statutory steps to pursue a deed if a parcel is not redeemed.

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