Is the Grantor safe under the "4 year law" if the complaint is served 3-4 months after the quit claim was notorized?
2007-07-26 12:10:22 · 3 answers · asked by fersynxo 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not sure what '4 year law' you are referring to.
If the deed was notorized, it can still be recorded. In most states, the deed must be recorded for it to be officially recognized. If you no longer have the QCD, you must have a new one executed and notorized.
Contact your county recorder office for details.
2007-07-26 12:16:50 · answer #1 · answered by Kacy H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of a four year rule.
An unrecorded deed is valid between the grantor and grantee. However, if the grantor, after selling to you, fraudulently sells the property to a third person, and that third person records his deed before you do, then the law will recognize the third person as rightful owner of the property.
2007-07-26 13:53:40 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Placid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recoding statutes protect against a different set (type) of claims than the notary requirements.
If you have the option to record the deed, do it.
2007-07-26 12:15:09 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋