I Found a Mistake on My Maryland Property Deed! What Now?

Human errors in property deeds are more common than you might think. If you have come across a mistake in your property deed—a misspelled name, an incorrect index number or legal description, or the wrong form of co-ownership, for instance—the problem can be fixed, in most cases, with a Corrective Deed. Why is this important? When mistakes appear in a property deed, a variety of issues or disputes might arise, which can have financial implications.

Let’s consider one potential error: an incorrect legal description. Property deeds contain legal descriptions to ensure that ownership rights are clearly defined and to prevent property disputes. An incorrect description could describe your property as larger than it actually is, which could lead to a dispute with a neighbor or higher taxes.

If you have discovered an error on your property deed, consider contacting an experienced real estate attorney for guidance on how best to fix the problem. For a free, confidential conversation to discuss property deeds, contact Maryland real estate attorney Stephen J. Reichert at 410-299-4959 or sreichert@reichertlegal.com.

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