Litigation
What Is a Quiet Title?
A quiet title action is a special type of legal proceeding used to determine ownership to a specific parcel or portion of real property. In a quiet title action, Plaintiff claims his/her/its title to all, or a portion of real property is superior to that of Defendant(s). CCP § 760.020.
Quiet title actions are typically brought due to disagreements or disputes surrounding title. Some circumstances upon which a quiet title action may be filed include, but are not limited to:
Following the death of the title owner;
Dispute with a mortgage lender;
During extended periods of time where there is no occupancy of the property;
Boundary disputes;
Errors on a Deed;
Easement on or across a Property;
Settling property tax issues; and,
Competing claims by missing heirs, lien holders, or remainder beneficiaries.
Quiet title actions must be filed in the county where the real property at issue is located. The court must make a determination as to who is the rightful, legal owner of the real property.
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This article is general information about California law, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney–client relationship. Trust and probate deadlines are strict and many rights are lost by missing one — for guidance on your own situation, contact Tresp Law, APC or call (858) 248-2779.
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