Property Sold Our Without Owners Knowledge In Massachusetts
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Check with your county clerk. They may have a property fraud alert system for which you can sign up. Also let them know that you have experienced suspicious activity and that you believe someone may be trying to steal your title or other fraudulent activity. Talk to your title company, and mortgage company as well.
If they have a power of attorney from the owner to sell the property that would be fine. If they sell the property without any legal authority to do so this would be fraud.
If they sell the property without any legal authority to do so this would be fraud.
Although a disclosure statement is not required, the state does mandate the disclosure of two types of information to any prospective buyer: the existence and hazards of lead paint, and the presence of a septic system on the property. Sellers in Massachusetts must disclose the presence of lead to prospective buyers.
Public Property Records : Check your local county or city property assessor's website. Real Estate Websites : Websites like Zillow, Realtor, or Redfin often list recent sales in your area. Talk to Your Neighbor Real Estate Agents
In most cases, it is not possible for someone to sell your house without your knowledge or consent, especially if they do not have a power of attorney. A power of attorney is a legal document that grants someone the authority to act on your behalf, and it can include the power to sell your property.
Massachusetts laws Sellers and brokers do not have to disclose to buyers or tenants the fact that a property is perceived to be tainted by the health of a previous occupant, a murder or suicide, or paranormal phenomena.
It is a general rule that sellers must disclose any information that could negatively impact the value of the property.
There are two things that sellers must disclose in Massachusetts: the existence of lead paint in the house and presence of a septic system. However, if a prospective buyer asks questions, the seller cannot lie or hide the truth.
