Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Arkansas
Title to deed release
We bought several lots from a neighbor and paid for the lots in full, but before that happened, neighbors moved out of town. When I sent the pay-off check, I asked for a title release so we could get a clear title. Neighbor said her husband was in the hospital with a heart attack and she'd take care of deed when he recovered. Never heard from them again. In the meantime, they moved to Texas and divorced. I have addresses and I will mail title releases to them and ask them to sign and notarized the release. I will send these releases via registered mail. If they are returned to sender or ignored, what can I do to get a clear title. We have our house on the market to sell and must have a clear title. Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Title to deed release
Your best option will be if they will sign a deed over to you. If not, and they ignore your attempts to solve this situation, you may have to go to court to get your title to the deeds. A judge could order a deed for you without the consent or attendance of the other party, if they choose not to participate. You would need to prove the payments that were made for the property, and what property they were for. It is called a quiet title action. You will likely need an attorney to help you with this.
Re: Title to deed release
Get Warranty Deed(s) from neighbors or maybe institute a Quiet Title Action, etc.
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