Real Estate Law | Silberman Law Firm, PLLC - Part 12

Voidable Deeds

Deeds procured by fraudulent misrepresentation are voidable A voidable deed is one that can be set aside or reformed if necessary to correct a mistake. A fraudulent deed is also voidable. See Maeberry v. Gayle, 955 S.W.2d 875 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1997, no writ) (rescission of deed obtained by fraud was warranted). However, the deed […]

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Void Deeds Fraud

Forged deeds are void ab initio Any time a deed is forged, that deed becomes void, considered null ab initio, from the beginning. It cannot be registered, and its intended function as a conveyance of property is completely inoperable and unenforceable. Simply making a claim is not sufficient to render it void, however. If a […]

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Damages For Slander of Title in Texas

Successfully conveying property requires a clear chain of title that is free of encumbrances. Considerable effort goes into researching, verifying, and communicating who the legal owner of a property is and exactly what debts against that property, if any, may exist. Any uncertainty about the title of a property may lead to the loss of […]

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The Texas Deed In Lieu of Foreclosure

  Foreclosing on properties is one option for dealing with loan defaults, but it holds some disadvantages for both the lender and the borrower. An alternative which can benefit both lender and borrower is a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. Overview of Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure Texas offers many different types of deeds specific […]

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Texas Municipal Utility District Notices

A Municipal Utility District or MUD allows communities to develop and grow, particularly in areas which lack municipal services. Through bonds and taxes paid by residents living within its boundaries, a MUD finances water, sewage, and other utility infrastructure. Nearly 1,000 MUDs currently exist in Texas. Requirements of MUD Notices Section 49.452 of the Texas […]

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