Master Deed For A Condominium In Allegheny
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The most commonly recorded documents by individuals are deeds. To add, remove, or change a name on a deed, have a lawyer, title company, or other real estate professional prepare the deed.
Consulting with an attorney can help you choose the right deed for your transfer. Both the grantor and grantee must sign the deed in front of a notary public. The deed should include a detailed description of the property, the names of the grantor and grantee, and any relevant encumbrances.
Yes, but it is usually a good idea to have someone with a certain expertise in the field prepare it for you to make sure it is correct. Attorneys can perform this service for you. IMPORTANT: Employees of the Recorder of Deeds Office CAN NOT and WILL NOT prepare deeds for you.
Once the deed is drafted, it must be properly executed and notarized to be valid. Execution means the grantor must sign the deed. In Pennsylvania, deeds must be signed in the presence of a notary public. A real estate lawyer in Philadelphia can help arrange for notarization and serve as a witness.
Yes, a deed must always be notarized and filed in public records. Deeds are a formal document that verifies legal interest in a property and the right to sell. Notarizing deeds ensures that an individual's claim to a property is verified and protected.
The deed must meet the format and content requirements in Pennsylvania law. It should specify the grantor, grantee, and property details. The property description must be legally sufficient - a real estate lawyer in Philadelphia can research the prior deeds and draft an accurate description.
It takes about two to three weeks. The papers are sent back to the person who records them in most cases a Title Company or Attorney. We require a self-addressed stamped envelope if they are to be returned by mail. 7.
A new deed can be prepared by your attorney.
No. A deed is binding even if it is not recorded. However, for numerous reasons, it is in your best interest to record it. One good reason: the former owner can go on getting mortgages, judgments and suits on your property, since records in the Office would show that he/she still owns it.
