In Ohio, a quiet title action clears out any sort of defects there are relating to the title of the property, such as a deed that has been improperly recorded or a lien on the property that shouldn’t be there.
There is a number of different possible situations that create the need to ask the court for clarification on who holds title to the property.
Q: Would a quiet title action remove a defective lien on my property?
It is a quiet title situation would be one possible process, plus you have other weapons as well. There may be other specific statutory provisions that we can look at on your behalf.
As your real estate lawyers, it’s not just the quiet title, so we will need to sit down, look at the facts, look at what is filed and go in reverse specifically with each lienholder on the property.
Title insurance and mechanics’ liens in Ohio
Title insurance takes a big role when you are represented by a lawyer. Normally, you and the lawyer will have the title company ensure against mechanic’s liens so that if this problem pops up, it suddenly becomes the insurance company’s issue to resolve.
Often, getting mechanic’s lien protection might cost you money, but it can also save you a lot of money if things go wrong.