If I sold a house by quit claim deed and the person I sold to has not filed it, how long is that form good for?
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If I sold a house by quit claim deed and the person I sold to has not filed it, how long is that form good for?
Asked on July 31, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Forever. It should be filed with out a doubt but the transfer is not voided becuase it is not filed. It is a legal document. It needs to be filed for other reasons such as taxes, water, etc., so that your name is not still on those bills. Get help. Good luck.
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