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Error in Deed

  My title company didn't deed my property correctly and now I am being told I must pay back taxes immediately or the land that was not included in the deed will be sold. Shouldn't the title company be responsible?
 
  First of all, you do owe taxes if you own the land.  You owe the taxes whether you received a bill or not.

The title company should certainly clear up any problem with your deed.  If a lot of money is involved, you should consult a real estate lawyer.  If you feel your damages are only a few thousand dollars, you could represent yourself in small claims court and see what a judge has to say.
    Edith
Originally published on November 13, 2007
 
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