CA AB2705

Allows property owners ("parties of interest") to hire representatives to file claims for excess proceeds from tax-defaulted property sales, replacing the previous requirement that representatives submit proof of disclosure with each claim

Requires written agreements for representation that disclose the property's parcel number and location, confirm funds are in the county's delinquent tax sale trust fund, and provide contact information for filing claims directly

Caps fees charged by representatives at 10 percent of the excess proceeds awarded to the property owner

Prohibits representatives from collecting fees before the claim is approved and excess proceeds are paid to the property owner

Applies to agreements entered into on or after January 1, 2027, while preserving property owners' right to challenge agreements as excessive or unjust