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Is a photocopy of a deed valid?

Is a photocopy of a deed valid?

It is advisable not to give photocopies of the property documents (such as sale deed) to outsiders such as brokers. Though normally such photocopies would not be misused, but you never know.

Is a certified copy of a deed as good as the original?

It is an important document for executing the transfer or sale of a property. A certified copy can be used in place of the original deed to execute the transfer or sale or for any other purpose.

Can a property be sold with photocopy?

It’s alright to give a photocopy of the sale deed to a potential buyer. In fact, without sharing that, he/she cannot make an informed decision, so they need it. Do not give away the original under any circumstance. This answer is not a substitute for professional legal advice.

When can a deed be void?

Void and Voidable Deeds An agreement or document that is not enforceable by law is said to be void under Section 2(8) of the Indian Contract Act. A contract is said to be void if and when: its consideration is forbidden by law. If permitted would go against any law.

What makes a deed valid in real estate?

The key legal requirements for a document to be a formal deed are: The document must be in writing. The document must make clear that it is intended to be a deed – known as the face value requirement. Standard wording in the document will usually achieve this. The document must be properly executed as a deed.

How do I get a true copy of my Sale deed?

You have to visit the Sub-Registrar office (SRO) where the property is registered and make an application to get a certified copy of Sale Deed. The Registration office has the scanned copy of your Sale Deed with them.

What happens if original sale deed is lost?

Lodge an FIR: It is true if you lose anything, first go to the police station in your area. Lodge an FIR (first information report) with the police there, giving all the details of the property. In case the police are not able to trace your lost sale deed, they would issue you a non-traceable certificate.

Is it OK to give photocopy of land title?

You cannot complete the transfer of ownership of a property via sale, using only a photocopy of the Certificate of Title. The validity of his title is not affected by the fraudulent sale because that fraudulent sale is void from the beginning.

How can I prove that a deed is not valid?

The deed was not delivered, or not delivered properly, and there was no acceptance by the grantee. It may not be obvious from looking at a deed that it is not valid, or that it might not be valid. That can make it more difficult to challenge a deed in court. Circumstantial evidence may be needed to prove the deed’s lack of validity.

How does a certified deed on a property work?

How It Works: When you purchased your property, the original deed signed by the seller should have been forwarded to the county clerk for recording. Once the deed was recorded in the county land records, the original deed would have been returned to you, as the new property owner, or to your attorney.

Can a property be bought if the seller does not have sale deed?

B. NO,a property cannot be bought for which original sale deed is not with the owner, but a copy of the deed acquired from the registrar is available and and name of the owner is displayed in the Encumbrance certificate. C.best is to avoid buying such property as it will create troubles for you afterwards.

What happens if an unrecorded deed is not recorded?

An unrecorded deed may create a cloud because many states have a delivery requirement when it comes to the instruments. While the deed doesn’t have to be recorded, the recipient has to prove she received the deed from the prior owner, something that may prove difficult if he’s deceased or otherwise unable to confirm it.