Legal Question in Real Estate Law in West Virginia
property purchase
i purchased 1/4 acre of land adjoining my property.i have a reciept for the purchased price.i agreed with the seller that if i would pay for the survey of the 1/4 acre he would get the legal work done.i now have a survey map of the 1/4 acre and all corners pegged.it has been about a year and he hasn't held up his end of the deal.is their any way he can back out and take the property back?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: property purchase
More information is needed to answer your question. You should take all of your paperwork to a lawyer immediately because, in the absence of a recorded deed, the seller could convey the property to a bona fide purchaser who has no notice of your interest. Generally speaking, title or ownership must pass by deed between living persons. I infer that you did not yet get one. You should also have a title examination performed to see if the deed you may eventually get and record actually conveys what you expect and without liens and encumbrances.
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