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What's the deal with title issue discovered after closing?

Started by motion_denied_lol_16 · Mar 13, 2026 · 2,273 views · 14 replies
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motion_denied_lol_16 OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

title issue discovered after closing. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been in this property for 1 years. My monthly rent is $910. We are on a month-to-month now.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

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nothing_but_the_truth_28

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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SecurityConsultant_11 Attorney

I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the implied warranty of habitability years for this type of claim.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

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desperate_times_etc_10

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

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help_pls_urgent_27

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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brandon.w_21

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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Chris_D_18

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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samantha_r_10

I've dealt with this before.

Most folks screw this up by is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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broke_but_hopeful_4

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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plea_bargain_bob_6

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

Most folks screw this up by is filing with teh appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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closing_arguments_26

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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another_throwaway_15

My buddy went through something identical.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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legally_bland_10

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 honestly.

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ian_99_6

Just want to share a positive outcome: after 3 months of back and forth, the company finally agreed to a full refund plus compensation for my time. The turning point was when I mentioned I'd be filing a complaint with the FTC. Document your communication timeline — it shows persistence and seriousness.