Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Legal Ownership of CA Real Estate

Please direct me to CA law or code which states one still has �legal� ownership of real estate if he is granted the property via a Grant Deed that is properly notarized BUT never recorded. I want to know if this is truly the case, or does CA law require one to record a grant deed to have �legal ownership�? I realize if unrecorded, other issues could occur such as liens, claims, ect.


Asked on 3/17/09, 12:17 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

David Gibbs The Gibbs Law Firm, APC

Re: Legal Ownership of CA Real Estate

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Answered on 3/17/09, 11:55 am
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Legal Ownership of CA Real Estate

I already answered your question, but you can google for [real property outline] for a discussion of legal concepts such as "delivery" of deeds to property and why this is important.

Why don't you provide all the facts, such as how it was you came into possession of an unrecorded grant deed and why you never recorded it; and I, and/or other LawGuru volunteer attorneys, will attempt to sort it out for you.

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Answered on 3/17/09, 12:27 am
Daniel Bakondi The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi

Re: Legal Ownership of CA Real Estate

I do not advise trying to look at just a slice of the law and trying to figure out your situation without the facts or details. If you are willing to pay for a consultation, please contact my office.

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Daniel Bakondi, Esq.

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Answered on 3/17/09, 12:51 am


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