[William Terrell]

In the earlier part of of the 1900's, if a owner didn't pay property taxes, his property was put in escrow until he did. That meant that he coudn't sell his property, but he could retain possession of it and pass it on to his heirs. This scheme of things is refered to in many appelate court cases during the period, and before.

Something changed in the middle of that century. Something that made a person's property merely a rental. I would like to know what.

[RonHolzwarth]

re: "Something changed in the middle of that century. Something that made a person's property merely a rental. I would like to know what."

I would like to know also,,,,

But I bet the lawyers had something to do with it!