If you are new to real estate, the quiet title action may be something you have never heard of; however, chances are you have heard the term ‘clean title.’ In filing a quiet title action, your goal is to achieve a clean title and move forward knowing there will no longer be any question as to who really owns the real estate you bought or are considering purchasing.
While there are numerous reasons one might be interested in starting a quiet title action, the first step should be consulting with an experienced real estate attorney like Shane Coons. On moving forward with investing in real estate, you will want to become educated on the benefits of quite title action and what a useful tool it can be; in fact, if you plan to continue purchasing real estate, you may find yourself starting a quiet title action more than once.
Scenarios where you may need to prove your ownership of a property could arise in cases like the purchase of a home sold from an estate after the owner died, or a tax or foreclosure sale. There may be an issue brewing already at the time you file, or you may worry about an heir staking their claim later. Filing the quiet title action eliminates any gray area in terms of the title, often referred to as ‘cloudy’ in such a situation.
The quite title action is a lawsuit that allows you to hedge your bets ahead of time, taking claim of your property without further worry. It is a unique proceeding in that you act as the plaintiff but may not having anyone actively disputing the title. You or your attorney must, however, research any other claims to the property and make sure that everyone relevant is named so that a previous party holding the title cannot come forth later. Once you have ‘won’ the quiet title action, you can rest easy knowing that no one else can try to challenge you. Such a lawsuit can apply to a piece of land or home, a lease—or even an easement. Such a process can be complicated, however, and you will want to work with a lawyer well-acquainted with the quiet title process.
If you are considering filing a quiet title action or have other questions about real estate proceedings or litigation, contact the law office of Shane Coons now, so we can review your case and help you move forward. Call now at 949-333-0900 or email us at Shane.Coons@seclawoffices.com.