Common use of Taxes and Special Assessments Clause in Contracts

Taxes and Special Assessments. The Optionor agrees to pay all real estate taxes and assessments for special improvements levied or assessed for the year prior to closing. Real estate taxes, and assessments for special improvements for the year of closing shall be prorated between the Optionor and the Optionee and in the event the exact amount of the taxes and assessments for that year are not yet known, the amount to be prorated shall be based on the real estate taxes and assessments for special improvements for the previous year. Optionee agrees to pay the real estate taxes and assessments for special improvements for all subsequent years.