Q: My parents sold a piece of property using a quitclaim deed and buyer has not paid.
My parents sold a piece of property using a quitclaim deed and the buyer convinced them that they would receive the funds the following day. The deed was recorded by the title company and the buyers have not paid the seller any funds to date. It has been about 45 days since the deed was recorded. Is best recourse to put a lien on the property, sue in small claims court? Purchase price agreed upon was $3500
A: Your parents should consult with an attorney as soon as possible. There are reasons why a small claims case might not be the optimal course of litigation. There are some unanswered questions that would be better discussed in a confidential communication with an attorney.
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