In Massachusetts, there are primarily three types of deeds that are used in all transactions: Release Deeds, Quitclaim Deeds, and Warranty Deeds. The vast majority of property in Massachusetts is transferred via a quitclaim deed.
Essentially a quitclaim deed provides the same protections as a warranty deed, except it limits how far back in time the grantor is liable for any problems resulting from the title.
What Are My Rights as a Condo Owner? As a condo owner, you have the right to use your unit as provided in the master deed – if it's a residential inium unit – in a way that allows you to maintain a reasonable standard of living as required by Massachusetts health, safety and building laws.
Master Deed/Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions It is filed with the county clerk's office where the community is located and outlines the physical boundaries of the property, including common areas, limited common elements or areas, and individual units/lots.
Your will can only give away assets that are entirely yours, so if you own partial interest in the land—for example, as a tenant in common with siblings—then you can only give away your share of the ownership. As previously noted, a will cannot override the ownership of the land as stated on your deed.
The master deed is one of the documents that transfer property to be owned by the inium. It includes a description of the land and buildings, a description of what is the common area and what the individual owners own, a determination of percentage interest, a plot plan, and use restrictions.
The deed must have a Certification of Preparation. The attorney who prepared the document or one of the parties named in the instrument must sign the Certificate. The grantors (sellers) must sign the deed, which should be acknowledged before a Notary Public. The parcel ID# must be typed or printed on the deed.
A unit owner is not liable to a purchaser for the failure or delay of the council of unit owners to provide the certificate in a timely manner. (e) The rights of a purchaser under this section may not be waived in the contract of sale, and any attempted waiver is void.
Maryland law requires all deeds to include the names of the grantor (the seller) and grantee (the buyer), a description of the property, and the interest that you intend to convey. All deeds must be recorded with the Department of Land Records in the county where the property is located.
Approximately one month after your settlement date, you should have received your original recorded deed. If, however, you have not received your original deed then you need to contact your lawyer or your title company to obtain your original deed.