Can I, as closing agent, be held liable to a buyer or seller if the buyer is not granted a homestead exemption? (See full question in the answer)

Can I, as the closing agent, be held liable to a buyer or seller if the buyer is not granted a homestead exemption because I did not provide either an update or an affidavit form, or I did not submit their form on time?

Closing agents are required to provide either an affidavit or update form at closing. However, PA 415 of 1994 does not provide a legal course of action against the closing agent, by the buyer or seller, if the agent fails to provide a homestead exemption form or fails to file the form with the local tax collecting unit.

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1. When will my property be evaluated?
2. What factors contribute to the increase in taxable value of my property?
3. Why do assessed values change from year to year?
4. When are property taxes mailed and when are they due?
5. How can my Taxable Value go up when my Assessed Value stays the same or even goes down?
6. What is the deadline for filing a Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?
7. I moved to a different home before the June 1st filing deadline. May I claim my new home?
8. I moved into my Bloomfield Hills home after June 1st, but by November 1st. Do I qualify for a Principal Residence Exemption?
9. Can I, as closing agent, be held liable to a buyer or seller if the buyer is not granted a homestead exemption? (See full question in the answer)
10. What determines principal residence?
11. How is the amount of my tax determined?
12. Where do I pay Delinquent Tax Payments?
13. How can I make a payment after hours?
14. What is the millage rate in Bloomfield Hills?
15. How do I get a stamped receipt if I use the drop box?
16. What is the IRS School Code for my School District?
17. Where does my tax money go?
18. If I do not receive my tax bill and I miss the due date am I liable for the interest and penalties?
19. Is there any relief in taxation for Senior Citizens?
20. How do I update my name and address?
21. How can I pay my tax bill?