If I am listed as grantee on a property judgement recorded in my county clerk office and tax office, am I the lawful property owner?
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If I am listed as grantee on a property judgement recorded in my county clerk office and tax office, am I the lawful property owner?
I am wondering if I had lost a real estate judgement case 10 years ago but the county clerk public records shows that I am the grantee in that case. Also, the tax office show me as owner am I still the owner? Even if I lost the case. Can I take possession of the property?
Asked on July 1, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you know that the records are wrong and the property is no longer yours I would work toward having the documents corrected to properly reflect the true owner so that you can no be held liable for back taxes or injuries had on the property, etc. Taking possession would not be proper. Good luck.
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