Q: Who files a Deed of Correction ? current property ( vacant lot ) owner or a previous one?
I have completed and recorded a warranty deed myself in Washington county,Tn ( inexpensive vacant lot) while purchasing the land. Now I am selling the lot and the property is in escrow . When preparing the deed I have put a very abbreviated legal description. The previous deed contained a full description.
Now the title claims a deed of correction is needed and it requires the signature of the previous owner but they can't be reached. My question is : I prepared the deed with only partial legal description, isn't it me- the current owner- who should be signing or filing the Correction?
A: No... Deed is conveyed by the grantor only, not the grantee.
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