we were told by our realtor we owned the adjoining property when we bought the property we began work on it immediately and 6 months later found out the owner back doored us and deeded the property to a realtor the same day we were closing on the house.
2006-10-27 08:27:14 · 7 answers · asked by colleen c 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm thinking it is done in the county or city courthouse. The property tax off can probably tell you.
I do know for certain that it is 'lien', not 'lean'.
2006-10-27 08:32:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only lien that you could place on the property would be a claim for the labor and material which you supplied to improve the lot that you never bought. This is called a mechanic's lien or a materialman's lien. The process varies from State to State.
Go see a lawyer to evaluate whether or not you have a malpractice claim against the real estate agent (Realtor is a copyrighted trade name - not all agents are Realtors) for telling you that you owned property when you did not.
2006-10-27 15:40:06 · answer #2 · answered by CAPTREE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you closed on the property you should have been given a title survey that will show the exact boundaries of your property, you should have also had a title search done that will tell you if anyone else has an interest (lien) on your home, If you don't have these you can get a copy at the title company that did your closing. If the survey shows that you do own the property then you have grounds for a lawsuit. If it doesn't and you have it in writing then you can file a complaint against the Realtor.
2006-10-27 15:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by brendagho 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lien is a charge against property that provides security for a debt or obligation of the property owner.
The lien holder does not own the property. Some liens are voluntary, such as when the owner of property takes out a mortgage. Other liens may be imposed. For example, a lien may be imposed on property for nonpayment of taxes.
One of the most common liens is the mechanics lien. A mechanics lien arises when someone furnishes labor or materials to improve a piece of property, but is not paid.
The worker or supplier may file a notice of lien with the county recorder and the property owner and collect the amount owed from a subsequent sale of the property.
2006-10-27 15:38:34 · answer #4 · answered by SaintMike 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After you find out who really owns the property by doing a title search (and use the realtor that sold you the property) You may also be able to recover the money you spent on fixing the property up. Double check your copy of the grant deed too.
2006-10-27 15:40:40 · answer #5 · answered by m_scott123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should contact the real estate agent that sold you the property
2006-10-27 15:31:38 · answer #6 · answered by tigerlilliebuick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is why people should never buy property without retaining an attorney.
2006-10-27 16:09:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋