Can I file a quiet title case if the trustee’s deed lists the wrong parcel identification information? – North Carolina Short Answer Yes. In North Carolina, a quiet title case can be used to ask the Superior Court to determine and declare what interests (if any) another party has in a parcel when a recorded…
What happens if the original cemetery lot paperwork was never recorded—can I still sell the lots? – North Carolina Short Answer Possibly, but an unrecorded cemetery-lot “deed” often creates a title problem that can prevent a clean resale in North Carolina. Even when a seller has paperwork, the cemetery’s own records and transfer rules usually…
How can I stop or delay a foreclosure sale when I inherited the house but the mortgage is still in the deceased owner’s name? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, most residential foreclosures move through a “power of sale” process that starts with a hearing before the Clerk of Superior Court. A foreclosure…
Do I have to record the new deed in person, or can it be electronically recorded in the county where the property is located? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a deed usually does not have to be recorded in person. Depending on the county Register of Deeds, the deed may be eligible…
If I transfer a deed to a family member but they’re supposed to pay me over time, what rights do I still have as the owner? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, once a deed is signed, delivered, and recorded, the family member generally becomes the legal owner—so the property usually does not…
Can I sell the property as-is if the problems are cosmetic, and how should that be written? – North Carolina Short Answer Yes. In North Carolina, a home can be sold “as-is,” including when the issues are only cosmetic, as long as required seller disclosure paperwork is handled correctly and nothing important is hidden or…
How can I find a recorded plat map on the register of deeds website using a plat book and page number? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, recorded plat maps are kept by the county Register of Deeds in a dedicated “plat book” (sometimes labeled “Plat Book,” “Map Book,” or “Book of Plats”).…
Can I pause or adjust closing if I find property damage before the sale is finalized? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a scheduled closing usually does not have to move just because property damage is discovered, but the contract and the type of damage matter. If the damage is “material” and occurs…
What documents and steps are required to record the new deed and update any deed of trust or mortgage? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, recording a new deed usually requires a properly signed deed with a valid notary acknowledgment, payment (or reporting) of any deed excise tax, and filing the deed with…
How do I change the name on a timeshare or vacation club membership after a legal name change? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, changing the name on a timeshare or vacation club membership usually requires (1) proof of the legal name change and (2) whatever owner-update or transfer paperwork the program requires.…
