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What are the different types of deeds available for transferring property ownership?
The main types of deeds for transferring property ownership are warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, and special warranty deeds. Warranty deeds provide the highest level of protection for the buyer, quitclaim deeds offer the least protection, and special warranty deeds fall in between.
What Is the difference between a collector's deed and a deed of conveyance?
In Massachusetts a collector's deed is an old form used by the tax collector to seize land of tax delinquents for non-payment of property taxes.A deed is the instrument used to transfer an interest in real property. There are different types of deeds such as treasurer's deeds, trustee's deeds, quitclaim deeds, warranty deeds and foreclosure deeds. A deed of conveyance is any deed that conveys an interest in real property. Therefore all those types of deeds mentioned are deeds of conveyance.
What are the different types of boundary disputes?
Boundary disputes typically fall into three categories: legal disputes, which arise from unclear or conflicting property lines based on deeds or surveys; factual disputes, where parties disagree on the actual location of a boundary due to historical usage or physical markers; and policy disputes, which involve disagreements about land use or zoning regulations affecting the boundary. Each type can lead to legal action or negotiation to resolve the conflict.
Are there any good deeds?
There are millions upon millions of good deeds regarding deeds to real property. They far outnumber the bad deeds.
Is there a limit to the number of deeds of trust that can exist for a given property?
That is not the terminology used to describe property ownership. However, the "limit of deeds" would be reached when there is 100% ownership. For example ten people could each be granted a 10% share in the same deed or in 10 different deeds. Once the owner of property has conveyed out 100% of their interest in the property then any further deeds by that former owner would be null and void. The first grantee(s) to acquire 100% interest are the new owners.
Who owns the fence AT THE bottom of the garden?
Ownership of the fence at the bottom of a garden typically depends on property boundaries and local regulations. Generally, if the fence is on your property, you may own it, but if it's on or close to a boundary line, it might belong to either you or your neighbor. Checking property deeds or speaking with neighbors can help clarify ownership. Local laws may also dictate maintenance responsibilities for boundary fences.
Which proof of title takes precedence in the deed?
There is no order of precedence in deeds. The rightful owner is determined by a comprehensive title examination. If ownership is in question then an attorney must place the claimants evidence in the best possible appeal to the court.
What does a yellow line mean on the deeds?
A yellow line on property deeds typically indicates a boundary or easement related to the property. It may signify a specific setback requirement, a utility easement, or an area that is subject to certain restrictions. The exact meaning can vary based on local regulations and the context of the deed, so it's important to consult with a real estate attorney or land surveyor for clarification.
Is a fence that had been in place for 25 years the boundary?
Not necessarily. The boundaries should be described in the deeds to the abutting properties. They may be shown on recorded surveys and on assessor's maps. Fences are not always installed on property lines.
How do you convey property in Massachusetts between neighbors?
You should consult with an attorney who specializes in real estate law and share the cost. Nonprofessionals should never attempt to draft deeds, especially reciprocal deeds needed to change or create a boundary between neighbors. Errors made by nonprofessionals can be costly to correct.
Can a Boundary by Acquiescence apply when a new property owner disputes a property boundary after the old adjoining property owners established common boundaries that matched their respective surveys?
Possibly not, but there may be additional steps to prove prior agreement. A boundary dispute usually only arises where the adjoining owners CANNOT find the common boundaries that match their respective surveys. Otherwise, there is no material dispute. Furthermore, some jurisdictions have strict requirements for settlement of such a dispute, such as setting out the dispute, referencing the deeds and other sources of boundaries, and setting forth the agreed boundaries, with reference to a new certified survey, and recording a jointly signed document in the registry of deeds.
How can property deeds be altered to add restrictions for enforcement by the home owners association?
Once they have been recorded in the land records property deeds cannot be altered.
