California Quiet Title Law Resource
Resource Guide and Legal Information on Understanding Quiet Title Lawsuits in California
Clear title is the essence of real estate ownership
A quiet title claim is a type of lawsuit filed in Court. The Court determines the rights to ownership of an interest in real property, and the nature or characteristics of that right of ownership as of a certain date in time.
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General Overview
General Overview — What Is a Quiet Title Claim and What Laws Apply?
A quiet title claim may be filed to determine the fee simple ownership in real property, or to determine the priority of an ownership interest of a lender's deed of trust. The claim is generally filed alongside related causes of action concerning the same set of facts — including declaratory relief, adverse possession, equitable subrogation, reformation, or fraud. The case is decided by a judge with jurisdiction over the subject matter, typically in the County Superior Court where the property is located.
The Court has the power to declare who holds superior title, who is excluded from title, when title was perfected, the nature of the interest, and to confirm the legal description and address of the subject property.
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Who This Resource Is For
The mission of this website is to provide a factual and legal resource for understanding quiet title claims under California law — for the benefit of property owners, lenders, attorneys, real estate agents and brokers, title insurance company officers and staff, escrow officers, judges, law professors, and surveyors.