Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Arizona

Re: Quick claim deeds

There is no time limit, but why not record it immediately? If the seller signs another deed, and it is recorded first, you are in trouble. Also, judgment liens, tax liens, mechanics liens, claims, judgments against the seller from lawsuits, etc. could come up, and if recorded before your deed, you lose out.

Please note that deeds are not "filed," they are recorded with the county recorder. Court documents and pleadings are filed with the clerk of the court.

Best wishes,

James D. Jenkins

Re: Quick claim deeds

You must record a deed in the county where the property is located to give that deed priority over any other conveyances to the same property. The deed is valid upon its making, but other liens against the property or a conveyance by your grantor to someone else, may be recorded before you record your deed, and then, as to them, they may have obtained title to the property.