🧾 Selling a House With Legal Issues or Title Problems
Can You Still Sell? Yes — But Here’s What You Need to Know
Maybe there’s a dispute over ownership, an old lien that won’t go away, or missing heirs listed on title. Legal and title issues can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to give up on selling.
Here’s what causes these problems and how to move forward.
🔍 Common Title Problems That Block a Sale
- Unknown heirs or missing signatures from past sales
- Clerical errors on the deed
- Unreleased liens (paid but never officially removed)
- Boundary or easement disputes
- Title fraud or forged documents
Any of these can stop a title company from insuring the sale — which means your buyer can’t close.
⚖️ Legal Issues That Make Selling Difficult
- Disputed ownership
- Properties tied up in probate or divorce
- Unpaid judgments, taxes, or lawsuits against the owner
The good news? With the right support, most of these issues can be fixed.
💡 How Title Companies Help Clear Legal Problems
Title professionals are skilled at untangling ownership history and resolving claims.
Depending on the issue, they may:
- Research chain of title and track down missing signatures
- Help file quiet title actions or affidavits of heirship
- Negotiate with lien holders to release outdated claims
✅ What We Do to Help
At Sell My House Texas, we work with experienced title experts in Texas who know how to resolve complex legal or title problems — fast.
We’ve helped sellers close with:
- Probate issues
- Heir disputes
- Unreleased mortgages from 20+ years ago
- Clouded titles due to divorce or fraud
🔗 Related Blog
Think the problem is tied to a missing owner or inherited title? Read our guide on selling when the title isn’t in your name.
📞 Selling a Problem Property in Texas?
You don’t have to fix it alone. We’ll walk you through what’s needed and work with the title company and attorneys to make the sale possible.
📞 Call Sell My House Texas at (214) 471-6720
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