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Real Estate Title Claim Dispute Toolkit

American Apartment Owners Association

Title claims can involve such issues as gaps in the chain of title, fraudulent transfer of real property, forged documents, recording in the wrong county, mistakes in title documents or maps, ownership disputes, unrecorded interests, lender priority disputes, or partition issues, and lis pendens disputes.

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Real Estate Title Claim Dispute Toolkit

American Apartment Owners Association

Title claims can involve such issues as gaps in the chain of title, fraudulent transfer of real property, forged documents, recording in the wrong county, mistakes in title documents or maps, ownership disputes, unrecorded interests, lender priority disputes, or partition issues, and lis pendens disputes.

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New 2025 condo and HOA laws for U.S. states

Condo Control

Owners living in California can elect directors and amend governing documents using electronic secret ballots as of January 1, 2025. HOAs were not specifically mentioned in HB 1237, but Senate Bill 398 did state that “each association shall designate on its website” certain documents. The policy must be posted on the POA’s website.

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7 common reasons why HOAs get sued

Condo Control

Some types of litigation may be covered. Evidence will usually consist of governing documents, correspondence and communication between the parties, transaction history of the litigant, if applicable, and any other relevant documents that would support the HOAs case. At times, rules may become irrelevant or cumbersome.

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Legal Overview of Quiet Title Claims in California for Investment Owners and Deed of Trust Holders – Methodology for Establishing Clear Title in Court

American Apartment Owners Association

As another example, in a quiet title lawsuit, you can also litigate a claim relating to a fraudulently executed or fraudulently recorded deed of trust mortgage document. Nate Bernstein created www.laquiettitleattorney.com, a leading educational resource on quiet title real estate litigation.

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Legal Overview of Quiet Title Claims in California for Investment Owners and Deed of Trust Holders – Methodology for Establishing Clear Title in Court

American Apartment Owners Association

As another example, in a quiet title lawsuit, you can also litigate a claim relating to a fraudulently executed or fraudulently recorded deed of trust mortgage document. Nate Bernstein created www.laquiettitleattorney.com, a leading educational resource on quiet title real estate litigation.

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The FTC Lawsuit Against Invitation Homes: What It Means for Property Managers

BetterWho

Impact on business practices: Property managers must reassess their leasing processes to avoid potential litigation. Your policies should be airtight and documented to ensure they comply with state laws and are easy to explain to tenants. Security Deposits Reviewing how security deposits are collected, held, and returned is crucial.