Three Advantages of Filing a Quiet Title Action if You’re Buying or Selling a Property in Texas

A property owner’s worst nightmare: Upon going to sell a property, they discover their ownership claim isn’t as rock solid as they thought. Potential buyers, seeing the possibility of potential future lawsuits about ownership, are skittish about closing the deal. After all, who wants to put hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars, into a property that may not be theirs?

One way to avoid this scenario is to file for a Quiet Title. This type of title establishes clear, undisputed ownership over a property. A Quiet Title guarantees that you’re the undisputed owner of a property.

Texas is unique in that property owners have two options for resolving ownership disputes: quiet title and trespass to try title. If you’re concerned about disputes, a skilled property attorney can help you determine which is best for your situation. 

In Texas, a Quiet Title is the best option if there are potential issues that “cloud” ownership. To get a Quiet Title, you need to show that:

• You have an interest in the property in question
• Your title is affected by someone else’s claim

AND

• The claim isn’t valid or enforceable

There are many benefits to filing for Quiet Title, but three common reasons are:

1. Resolving boundary disputes 
2. Establishing a clear chain of ownership
3. Preventing future disputes

Resolve Boundary Disputes

Boundary disputes happen. Land may shift, and surveys may conflict: There’s no shortage of reasons as to how and when a boundary dispute may occur. A Quiet tile resolves these issues. 

Establish a Clear Chain of Ownership

Deeds and other documents can have mistakes. Some of these mistakes are harmless, but others can potentially create questions about ownership. A Quiet title clears up any problems with the chain of ownership.

Prevent Future Disputes

As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. A Quiet title prevents future problems with ownership claims and the accompanying legal action. It means that when you go to sell your property, you won’t suddenly find yourself in a legal mess or lose potential buyers.

Hire a Skilled Property Lawyer Who Knows Texas

As a property owner, you deserve to know you have clear property rights. If you’re concerned about potential claims against your ownership, a skilled Texas property law attorney can help. The attorneys at Manfred Law help Texas property owners untangle complex legal challenges. Call us at 713-547-5460 or contact us online to schedule your consultation.