42-18151. Who may redeem real property tax liens; persons owning partial interest

A. A real property tax lien that is sold under article 3 of this chapter may be redeemed by:

1. The owner.

2. Any person that wants to pay on behalf of the owner by making a charitable gift.

3. The owner's agent, assignee or attorney.

4. Any person who has a legal or equitable claim in the property, including a certificate of purchase of a different date.

B. A person who owns an interest in real property less than the whole may redeem a tax lien against that interest as a percentage of the entire liability reported by the county assessor by paying the proportionate part of the whole amount due.