[trebb]

Really?
Not, “Why did the government keep everything instead of just what they were owed”?

[silent_jonny]

If she had sold the condo when she moved out she wouldn't be responsible for the property taxes.

The taxes weren't paid for five years. During that time, all kinds of warnings were mailed and served on that property and apparently they were ignored.

I'm not on the government's side, but neither am I on the side of an irresponsible property owner.