Q: Can You Quiet Title A Property That Has Violation Broken Windows Doors Trash And Debris Excrement Reported Unreported
Will The Judge Grant The It If You Have No Claim Statement Or The Claim Statement Is That Its Self Or By Asking Or Just Based On Identification Identification And The Circumstances There Of Or Nature Of The Unmaintained Land
A:
"QUIETING TITLE" means settling any dispute on the ownership of particular property. The condition of the property is usually irrelevant. Someone can only quiet title to property they either have a recorded interest in (meaning something like a deed recorded in the Land Records) OR property they have possessed for 20+ years despite not having ownership in the Land Records.
If property is in bad shape, neglected and abandoned, it may be ripe for CONDEMNATION, which is a proceeding the government starts. A private person cannot condemn property.
That said, oftentimes neglected property in bad shape will go up for TAX SALE, and anyone who wishes can bid at the tax sale. In that case, the certificate holder can foreclose and clear up title by becoming the new owner.
While not legal advice, I hope that this information helps clarify some key terms. As with any litigation, it is a good idea to sit down with an attorney to get legal advice and/or representation before starting a quiet title action.
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