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Any purchase of real estate should be supervised by an attorney who specializes in real estate law.
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Does a quit claim deed have to have a legal land description?
Generally, a deed need not recite the full description of the property as long as there is a reference in the deed describing the property to be conveyed as the same property in a former deed that does describe the property. When there is no physical description, a professional title examiner would trace the deeds back to make certain there is a referenced deed in the chain of title that actually describes the property.Laws vary in different jurisdictions. The deed in question should be reviewed by an attorney in your jurisdiction. Deeds should always be drafted by a professional in order to make certain they conform to the law.Generally, a deed need not recite the full description of the property as long as there is a reference in the deed describing the property to be conveyed as the same property in a former deed that does describe the property. When there is no physical description, a professional title examiner would trace the deeds back to make certain there is a referenced deed in the chain of title that actually describes the property.Laws vary in different jurisdictions. The deed in question should be reviewed by an attorney in your jurisdiction. Deeds should always be drafted by a professional in order to make certain they conform to the law.Generally, a deed need not recite the full description of the property as long as there is a reference in the deed describing the property to be conveyed as the same property in a former deed that does describe the property. When there is no physical description, a professional title examiner would trace the deeds back to make certain there is a referenced deed in the chain of title that actually describes the property.Laws vary in different jurisdictions. The deed in question should be reviewed by an attorney in your jurisdiction. Deeds should always be drafted by a professional in order to make certain they conform to the law.Generally, a deed need not recite the full description of the property as long as there is a reference in the deed describing the property to be conveyed as the same property in a former deed that does describe the property. When there is no physical description, a professional title examiner would trace the deeds back to make certain there is a referenced deed in the chain of title that actually describes the property.Laws vary in different jurisdictions. The deed in question should be reviewed by an attorney in your jurisdiction. Deeds should always be drafted by a professional in order to make certain they conform to the law.
What should you do when you get a deed with an error or missing course in the legal description?
If the error is minor, and the deed has a title reference that states it is the same property described in a former deed and that former deed recites the correct description, then you may be safe to ignore the error. A missing course in an otherwise perfect deed can be corrected by a scrivener's affidavit. If the error is substantial enough that it causes confusion as to what land was conveyed then you will need a corrective deed. You should have the deed reviewed by the attorney who represented you at the closing ASAP.
What agencies should you contact for a missing house title?
If by a missing house title you mean a deed, you can obtain a copy from the land records office if the deed was recorded. Title to real property is evidenced by a deed.
How do you determine the date a house was built?
the title deed should say.
Can you finance a home with a deed but no title?
A deed is the legal document that transfers title to the property. If you have a deed that names you as the grantee then you have title to the premises.
How do you obtain legal title for a land parcel that has no legal title description?
You obtain legal title by deed from the legal owner. A professional title examiner should be able to research the title and find a description in an old deed. See discussion page.
If my neighbor's deed states that they have an easement on my property but my deed doesn't state any such easement is the easement legal and binding?
The only way to determine if the easement is a burden to your property is to have an attorney examine the titles to both premises to confirm the origin of the easement. If the easement is not mentioned in your deed that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. That is the reason to have the title to property examined by a professional prior to purchase. A comprehensive title examination would disclose any outstanding encumbrances including easements. You should call the attorney who represented you at the time of your purchase and ask that the title examination be reviewed for evidence of the easement. You should send a copy of your neighbor's deed for reference.
If the deed was transferred into your name does the title automatically transfer?
Yes. The deed is the instrument by which title to real property is transferred to a new owner. The deed and the title are not separate.
What deed does not convey after-acquired title?
Generally, a quitclaim deed does not convey after-acquired title. It conveys only the interest owned by the grantor at the time of the deed. In Massachusetts a warranty deed conveys after-acquired title.
How long does it to receive a title after purchasing a home with cash?
You should receive the deed immediately when you hand over the consideration. The deed should then be recorded immediately in the land records.You should receive the deed immediately when you hand over the consideration. The deed should then be recorded immediately in the land records.You should receive the deed immediately when you hand over the consideration. The deed should then be recorded immediately in the land records.You should receive the deed immediately when you hand over the consideration. The deed should then be recorded immediately in the land records.
Is title to a house the same as a deed to it?
Not exactly. The person with title to a property is the person who legally owns it. A deed and a title are not the same thing. A deed is a legal document that transfers the title from one person to another.
What if the name is on the title but isn't on the deed?
A deed is evidence of ownership of real property. The deed serves to identify the person who holds title to the property. The grantee in the deed is the owner of the property and also "holds title" to the property by virtue of that deed. What you mention in the question may indicate a problem with the title and you should consult with an attorney who specializes in real estate law. You may not be looking at the most recent deed if you think another person holds title. You can visit the land records office and verify your information. A person can also acquire title through probate and by virtue of a court order.
