Deeds & Title
A lawsuit filed to establish clear ownership of real property and remove any claims or clouds on the title.
A quiet title action is a court proceeding used to resolve disputes over property ownership and to remove clouds on the title. The plaintiff asks the court to declare them the rightful owner and extinguish any competing claims. Common reasons for filing include adverse possession claims, boundary disputes, lien disputes, or errors in the public record that create confusion about who actually owns the property. A successful quiet title action results in a court judgment confirming clear ownership.
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