Quiet Title Action Cost
Quiet title is the last resort when a title company cannot cure the title defect. You will need a real estate attorney and costs vary average $2,750 and range from $1,500 to $4,000.
However, according to JonesPropertyLaw, “The cost of a quiet title action ranges from $1,500 to $5,000 for an uncontested lawsuit. Contested (or litigated) quiet title actions can cost much more. Cost mainly depends on the complexity of the title issue and whether the action is opposed.”
Quiet Titles
This is a legal proceeding determining ownership rights to real property. The lawsuit affords every party the chance to present evidence of their ownership. If it is uncontested, the judge will grant the absolute rights to the one claimant.
Three Reasons A Quiet Title May Be Required
- There is a break in the chain of title or some other defect on the title
- A real estate homebuyer or investor purchases a property at a tax deed sale, HOA or foreclosure auction.
- There is a dispute over property ownership either because the transfer of title was done improperly or fraudulently, there are competing claims from lien holders, there is a boundary dispute or an error in the legal description.
Fair Quiet Title Action Cost
If you are offered a very low rate by an attorney you need to consider the quality of representation you will be getting. However, many small attorneys offer high quality representation at very reasonable prices.
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