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Confused about title issue discovered after closing

Started by totally_not_spam_19 · Aug 13, 2025 · 975 views · 8 replies
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totally_not_spam_19 OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

title issue discovered after closing. I've been dealing with this for about 10 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been in this property for 4 years. My monthly rent is $1,401. I have a written lease.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

WI
why_is_rent_so_high_19

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

NA
need_advice_asap_2

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

AI
adulting_is_hard_12

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

JW
Justin_W_14

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

CJ
court_jester_42_19

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. Standard disclaimer: talk to an actual attorney for your case.

AI
adulting_is_hard_12

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

CC
asking_for_myself_3

This might be obvious, but always read the fine print before signing anything. I know, I know — nobody does. But the one time I actually read a 30-page agreement, I found a clause that would have waived my right to sue. Got it removed before signing.

DRP
paper_pusher_4 Contributor

Just wanted to add — I went through almost the exact same thing last year. What finally resolved it for me was sending a formal demand letter via certified mail. Once they realized I was serious and had documentation, they settled within 2 weeks.