we have lived in our house for over 20 years, my wife bought the house before we were married land registration was not compulsory, so it was never done. The previous owner retained part of the land for future redevelopment. two years ago the son of the previous owner, now deceased registered the retained land and sold it to a developer, we have since had a dispute with the developer which led us to look at our deeds, only to find that they showed that the previous owner had actually sold my wife 120 feet more of the garden than I thought. so according to the deeds, the developer has built houses on what was our property. The land registry say that the son had produced no deeds ( obviously because they would have reflected ours ) but they allowed him to have absolute title on the basis of a sworn statement that the boundary was where he wanted it to be and so far they refuse to admit a mistake. Their argument seems to be that because we did not know that we owned the land then we didnt
2007-07-23 03:56:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Do NOT waste anymore time, consult an attorney IMMEDIATELY! The longer you wait the more likely a Judge is to rule in favor of the developer.
THIS IS WHY it is IMPORTANT to RECORD ALL DEEDS! A public record will allow title companies to search and find any ownership of property.
Most likely, when you get an attorney involved, the developer will offer to pay you for the 'mistake'. Make sure you sell to him on a SQUARE FOOT basis (i.e., $10 per sq foot), you'll end up with more money (you can use part of this to compensate your attorney) for your trouble.
2007-07-23 04:27:33 · answer #1 · answered by mysticgraystar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is legal and it is normal practice Un registered land becomes the legal property of the first person to register it. The easiest way to put things right is object to all planning proposals put to your council which will make the cost of the land go down. The simply buy it for a few thousand
2007-07-23 04:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by davetumalty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its your land at the end of the day no matter what- you should check it out with a solicitor- you may be able to claim some kind of compensation- its a pity you didn't start to fight this before the houses went up.
2007-07-23 04:17:40 · answer #3 · answered by Ellie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you talk to the title company who issued your title policy when you purchased the home. They actually insure your purchase and make sure it is free of liens and incumberences. You can also go after the developer for compensation, because he is using your land. Hire an attorney if they cause you problems. Good luck!
2007-07-23 04:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he didn't survey before he built, he is stupid. If he were smart, he'd make you an offer for the land now that he knows you have a claim to it. Since he isn't smart, take him to court. It's seriously lawyer time--this isn't getting straightened out without one. If you don't get a lawyer, call that a plan to lose the land and what you paid for it.
2007-07-23 04:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a good solicitor ! and tear them to bits, they have made a mistake and dont want the expense.
2007-07-23 05:14:07 · answer #6 · answered by FRANK W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a solicitor
2007-07-23 04:00:59 · answer #7 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a very good solicitor, I think this is more complex than we realise
2007-07-23 06:57:42 · answer #8 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doensn't matter if you knew or not. Call a lawyer.
2007-07-23 04:05:04 · answer #9 · answered by Icarus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋