Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Arizona
Taking names off deeds
My husband and I bought a home 16 years ago. Last week I was looking up
some information on our home on the county treasuers web site. I clicked on
our deed number and was surprised to see the names of the former owner and
his now X-wife listed on our deed. What legal implications does this have on us
owning the house? Can we get those names removed? Do we need to contact the
former owners to get their names off? How gig of a legal issue is this?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Taking names off deeds
It is the county recorder records, where deeds are recorded, that determines the state of public notice of deed transactions. A name on the treasurer records does not in itself give rights, title or interest in property. That said, you should contact the treasurer's office to get the correct owners shown, since tax bills and notices go to those they have on their data base. It is not unusual for them to have outdated information. You should be able to clear it up directly with the treasurer's office. You might need a copy of the deed from the former owners to you.
Good luck. I do not believe you need an attorney for this task unless you uncover something irregular about your deed to the property.
Best wishes,
James D. Jenkins
Mesa, Arizona
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