Stolen real estate (investments, sale, fees, insurance)
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Wow--that is really a shame. Certainly something could have been done at the time--and any attorney should have known to contact the local prosecutor--but your big hurdle after all of this time is that there may be a statute of limitations which limits the number of years when prosecution can occur. Still, you should followup with a local (to the state in question) real estate or criminal attorney to confirm the status of the situation. What state are the houses in?
EDIT: It would be interesting to examine the chain of title for each of the houses. It could be that it is a continuing criminal enterprise.
Indeed, I shook my head the whole night as the story unfolded. Will follow up with an attorney without a doubt as this whole thing has left a bitter taste in my mouth. Homes are in AZ.
The title for each of the homes would indeed be interesting to see. My thoughts exactly.
I would recommend contacting an attorney. It may be a waste of a couple hundred dollars, but a good real estate attorney will have access to quickly check the records as well as a knowledge of the specifics of the law.
If you want to put this matter to rest, to get it off your mind, a good attorney will help to do that.
I assume these houses were sold numerous times and each time they went through title search process without red flags. Somebody was paying taxes on these houses too.
I assume legally person who sold these houses had all legal right to do so, otherwise it wasn't dragging for so long. I honestly think there is nothing that could be done at this point.
I assume these houses were sold numerous times and each time they went through title search process without red flags. Somebody was paying taxes on these houses too.
I assume legally person who sold these houses had all legal right to do so, otherwise it wasn't dragging for so long. I honestly think there is nothing that could be done at this point.
There is absolutely no factual basis to your "assumptions". Real estate fraud is relatively easy to commit and I am just surprised that we don't hear far more about "stolen" houses.
Can't hurt to make inroads. At least you will know you have tried everything. This is a terrible thing. Can't help but wonder what else those thieves stole...identity perhaps?
I have dealt with the FBI, Secret Service, and the police involving a fraud case. Don't expect any help from them, those guys are too busy chasing the big fish and eating donuts. Chances are they don't even want to talk to you because that just means more work for them.
You need to not just talk to an attorney but talk to a creative one. Yes, the statue o limitation has passed but chances are there are other crimes that were committed and your attorney needs to focus on those, maybe there's a way to sue them and get the money back.
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There is absolutely no factual basis to your "assumptions". Real estate fraud is relatively easy to commit and I am just surprised that we don't hear far more about "stolen" houses.
Are you trying to stay the attorney they hired few decades ago was not smart as you are?
If someone gives all right to the property including the right to sell, well it's between these two people.
I placed myself for a second in similar situation and I am sure I would be sitting by these houses and going from attorney to attorney, but if the person who sold my house was able to do it legally, nobody could do anything about that.
Always go with an attorney in the state where the property is located, unless located in an adjoining state with reciprocal legal action.
Right. Ask about the statute of limitations. It's possible too much time has passed.
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