Notice of Lis Pendens in Action to Quiet Title by Person Claiming Title by Adverse Possession - Squatters Rights
What is this form?
The Notice of Lis Pendens in Action to Quiet Title by Person Claiming Title by Adverse Possession is a legal notification that a lawsuit regarding the title to real property has been initiated. This form serves to inform the property owner, potential buyers, and financiers that there is a pending legal action that may affect their rights to the property. It is specifically relevant for cases involving adverse possession, where an individual claims ownership of land that belongs to someone else, based on continuous and uninterrupted use over a specified timeframe.
Main sections of this form
- Identification of the person filing the notice (Possessor).
- Details of the pending legal action (case number and court name).
- Description of the real property involved.
- List of defendants and potential claimants on the property.
- Declaration of adverse possession and duration of possession.
- Notary acknowledgment for verification of signatures.
Legal requirements by state
This form is a general form that can be adapted for use in different states. Since each state has its own laws, make any needed updates before completing it.
Common use cases
This form should be used when a person believes they have a legitimate claim to a property through adverse possession. It is essential to file this notice after commencing legal action to quiet title, which may arise in disputes between current owners and those asserting rights to the property based on long-term possession. Using this form helps establish a public record of the claim, which can affect any future transactions involving the property.
Who needs this form
This form is intended for individuals who:
- Feel entitled to ownership of a property based on adverse possession.
- Have started legal proceedings to assert their claim on the property.
- Need to notify others of their claim to prevent further disputes over the property title.
Steps to complete this form
- Identify the person filing the notice (the possessor) and their address.
- Fill in the details of the pending legal action including the case number and court information.
- Provide a detailed description of the real property in question.
- List all known defendants and any other potential claimants to the property.
- Declare the duration of actual and exclusive possession.
- Sign the document and have it notarized to validate the notice.
Does this form need to be notarized?
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Common mistakes
- Failing to provide a complete legal description of the property.
- Omitting details about all defendants or potential claimants.
- Neglecting to adhere to local laws regarding adverse possession.
- Not notarizing the document if required by state law.
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FAQ
A quiet title action usually takes 8-10 weeks to complete. The process may take longer or may be shorter depending on certain factors surrounding the dispute such as the Court rulings on certain matters.
The purpose of filing a quiet title action is to confirm your legal ownership of a piece of real property. In Washington, as in other states, ownership of real estate is established by title, and title ownership is evidenced on a deed that gets recorded with the local county records office.
If the parties are easily found the action can be complete within sixty days. However, if service through newspaper is required, this can add an additional month.
When two or more persons have adverse claims to the same property, any of them may file a quiet title action. The purpose of the quiet title action is to eliminate an adverse claim to a legal interest in the property and to establish, perfect, or quiet the title in the property in one or more of the claimants.
A quiet title action is oftentimes a lengthy process, sometimes taking as long as 8-10 weeks.
A party with a claim of ownership to land can file an action to quiet title, which serves as a sort of lawsuit against anyone and everyone else who has a claim to the land. If the owner prevails in the quiet title action, no further challenges to the title can be brought.
Why would a property owner file a quiet title suit?the owner against liabilities and losses resulting from title defects. A lender's title insurance policy generally protects. the lender against the possibility that the lender's lien cannot be enforced.