Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Re: Title transfer

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Re: Title transfer

Whatever may have come up in a more recent title search, you are entitled to a clearer explanation. It is not necessarily something to worry about or try to correct, but obviously if it is a recent lien or judgment, that would be a problem needing action. However, many titles especially to older or rural properties have all kinds of "ancient" easements, etc. that are not real worries for the owner. You can't undo the current status of title and revert back to an earlier, cleaner title without taking action addressing the recent cloud. This might require court action. Get a satisfactory explanation of the problem from someone (including requesting a title search from another comapny, if necessary) and then decide what to do. You may need a lawyer, but you can do preliminaries yourself and maybe clear away your doubts.

Re: Title transfer

If there is an old cloud on title, and the original title company missed it, it could be their responsibility to clear it up. This is the reason that you have purchased title insurance.

They should be able to give you a copy of the preliminary title report, and show you exactly what the problem is. It could be that someone with a similar name came up on the search, and that it just needs verification to clear.