Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
Is there a code, law that addresses the issue of altered quit claim deed after it has been notarized? After it was notarized additional information, witness names were added. Signature on document is not the same as signed in notary's book. CALIFORNIA....
2 Answers from Attorneys
Look at Penal Code section 115 re forged deeds, a felony; also see 115.5(a) that makes it a crime to record a false or forged deed to a one-to-four unit residential property. This would apply if the forged document were recorded. Also, the more general forgery statute at Penal Code section 470 might apply here. A tough and thorough prosecutor could probably find other crimes. Civil Code sections 1572 and 1573 address fraud as a civil matter.
If you have been somehow defrauded or damaged by such alterations, that would be grounds for suit. If serious about taking action, feel free to contact me.
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