Quiet Title & Partition Actions

Property ownership issues can make it difficult to sell, refinance, develop, or otherwise move forward with real estate. In some situations, resolving those issues requires a court proceeding.

The Cloud Law Firm, LLC represents property owners, investors, and other interested parties in quiet title and partition actions in North Carolina and South Carolina. Whether you are dealing with a title defect, competing ownership claims, inherited property, tax-sale property, or jointly owned real estate, our attorneys can help determine the appropriate legal process for resolving the issue.

Quiet Title Actions

A quiet title action is a legal proceeding used to resolve disputes or uncertainty regarding ownership of real property. The purpose of the action is generally to establish the parties' respective rights or interests in the property and resolve claims that may affect title.

We assist with quiet title matters involving issues such as:

Tax-sale and tax-deed properties
Competing or conflicting ownership claims
Heirs and inherited property
Missing or unknown property owners
Defects or inconsistencies in the chain of title
Recorded documents that create uncertainty as to ownership
Other title issues that may require judicial resolution

Partition Actions

When multiple people own real estate together and cannot agree on what should happen to the property, a partition action may provide a legal means of resolving the co-ownership.

Partition proceedings may result in the property being physically divided among the owners when appropriate or, in some circumstances, sold with the proceeds distributed among the owners according to their respective interests.

The Cloud Law Firm assists clients with partition matters involving:

Inherited or family-owned property
Property owned by multiple heirs
Unmarried co-owners
Co-owners who disagree about whether to sell or retain the property
Disputes concerning the parties' respective ownership interests
Property that cannot practically be divided among the owners

Understanding Your Options

Quiet title and partition actions can involve complex questions concerning deeds, inheritance, ownership interests, liens, tax records, surveys, and the property's title history. The appropriate course of action depends on the circumstances surrounding the property and the interests of the parties involved.

Our office reviews the property's title and ownership history, identifies the parties who may have an interest in the property, and helps clients understand the legal options available for resolving the matter.

Need Help Resolving a Property Ownership Issue?

If a title or co-ownership issue is preventing you from moving forward with real estate, contact The Cloud Law Firm, LLC to discuss your options. We assist clients with quiet title and partition actions throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.