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Real Estate Title Claim Dispute Toolkit

American Apartment Owners Association

Title claims can involve such issues as gaps in the chain of title, fraudulent transfer of real property, forged documents, recording in the wrong county, mistakes in title documents or maps, ownership disputes, unrecorded interests, lender priority disputes, or partition issues, and lis pendens disputes.

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Real Estate Title Claim Dispute Toolkit

American Apartment Owners Association

Title claims can involve such issues as gaps in the chain of title, fraudulent transfer of real property, forged documents, recording in the wrong county, mistakes in title documents or maps, ownership disputes, unrecorded interests, lender priority disputes, or partition issues, and lis pendens disputes.

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New 2025 condo and HOA laws for U.S. states

Condo Control

Owners living in California can elect directors and amend governing documents using electronic secret ballots as of January 1, 2025. HOAs were not specifically mentioned in HB 1237, but Senate Bill 398 did state that “each association shall designate on its website” certain documents. The policy must be posted on the POA’s website.

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Understanding ADR for community associations

Condo Control

Attorneys can attend if parties prefer that. Pros of mediation Typically costs less than litigation and arbitration Doesnt bind participants to a specific outcome Is often less cumbersome than having a case argued in court Arbitration Arbitration is more formal than mediation. Attorneys may be present, too.

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7 common reasons why HOAs get sued

Condo Control

Inform the HOAs attorney All lawsuits are subject to strict filing deadlines. As a result, the board should reach out to the associations attorney as soon as the HOA is served. Some types of litigation may be covered. But if and when one does, follow these steps so that your board is prepared to make a convincing case.

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Legal Overview of Quiet Title Claims in California for Investment Owners and Deed of Trust Holders – Methodology for Establishing Clear Title in Court

American Apartment Owners Association

As another example, in a quiet title lawsuit, you can also litigate a claim relating to a fraudulently executed or fraudulently recorded deed of trust mortgage document. Nate Bernstein is a 30-year veteran Los Angeles real estate and business attorney and trial lawyer.

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Legal Overview of Quiet Title Claims in California for Investment Owners and Deed of Trust Holders – Methodology for Establishing Clear Title in Court

American Apartment Owners Association

As another example, in a quiet title lawsuit, you can also litigate a claim relating to a fraudulently executed or fraudulently recorded deed of trust mortgage document. Nate Bernstein is a 30-year veteran Los Angeles real estate and business attorney and trial lawyer.