ARE THERE PROBLEMS A TITLE SEARCH CANNOT REVEAL?
Yes. There are some problems called “title defects” that are not revealed by a search of the record title that even the most diligent title researcher would not find in the public records. Although title defects are nothing new, they are occurring more often as our society becomes increasingly complex and mobile. And when defects do occur, they can lead to financial disaster. For instance, the previous owner could have incorrectly stated his or her marital status, resulting in a possible claim by the legal spouse, fraud or forgery, defective deeds, mental incompetence, confusion due to similar or identical names, and clerical errors in the records. These defects can arise after you’ve purchased your home and jeopardize your right to ownership.
Yes. There are some problems that are not revealed by a search of the record title that even the most diligent title researcher would not find in the public records. For instance, the previous owner could have incorrectly stated his or her marital status, resulting in a possible claim by the legal spouse, fraud or forgery, defective deeds, mental incompetence, confusion due to similar or indentical names, and clerical errors in the records. These defects can arise after you’ve purchased your home and jeopardize your right to ownership.
