Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Quiet Title

What is best way, and most affordable, to quiet title. I am selling a property and buyer deceived me by saying I was signing a written form of our agreement for sale, when in actuality it was a quitclaim. He transferred title next day to himself. Then, the other day, he again deceived me into signing an affidavit of uninsured deed for the quitclaim saying it was an ''insurance bond'' he needed for property. My friend informed me of what it really was I signed. He was to pay me in full for property on 3-30-08, but has not. I think he is trying to sell property or finance it without paying me. What can I do to stop any transfer until I am paid. Time is of essence and I have next to no money. I need legal help but have no means to pay for it. This crook should not get away with stealing our (mom and I) property. My mother is a senior citizen and an invalid. I care for her 24/7. Please HELP ME. Thank you.


Asked on 4/29/08, 7:21 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Stanley Moerbeek The Law Offices of Stanley L Moerbeek

Re: Quiet Title

You need to file a lawsuit to set aside the quitclaim deed as well as to challenge this supposed transfer of title. Part of the relief you immediately need is to record, concurrently with the filing of your Summons and Complaint, a Notice of Pending Action, or Lis Pendens, which will have the property's legal description, and a statement of the relief your complaint is seeking. This is recorded in the county where the real property is located so it can give notice to lenders and buyers that there is a current dispute over title.

You desperately need an attorney. Contact both legal aid as well as your local bar association for help in obtaining a low cost attorney referral right away.

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Answered on 4/29/08, 8:17 pm
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: Quiet Title

You had better get a lawyer. You can check with Bet Tzedek, in Los Angeles, a public interest law firm if you cannot work out financial arrangements otherwise.

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Answered on 4/30/08, 2:34 am
Judith Deming Deming & Associates

Re: Quiet Title

The law expects people to read what they sign and to ask questions BEFOREHAND. First you say he tricked you into signing a quit claim and then, even knowing you were tricked, you stupidly sign ANOTHER document! Also, you cannot transfer your mom's property (at least not legally), as that is a crime. You should learn how to read or stop signing documents.

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Answered on 4/30/08, 5:36 pm


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