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TIL about title issue discovered after closing

Started by AttorneyMark_25 · Jan 25, 2026 · 1,112 views · 5 replies
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AttorneyMark_25 OP

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

title issue discovered after closing. I've been dealing with this for about 6 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been in this property for 2 years. My monthly rent is $2,734. We are on a month-to-month now.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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two_cents_here_34

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That's the general rule anyway, exceptions exist.

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Sergei_Mod Moderator

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

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under your state's security deposit statute, properly documented.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

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legally_bland_10

I went through almost the exact same thing.

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

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hannah_b_22

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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pro_se_disaster_6

I went through almost the exact same thing.

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