Escrow & Title
In Pennsylvania, what is a 'quiet title action' and when is it used?
AA legal proceeding to prevent noisy neighbors from disturbing property owners
BA court proceeding to establish, confirm, or settle disputes about who holds valid title to a parcel of real property✓ Correct
CA PREC mediation process for resolving title disputes between buyers and sellers
DA county assessment appeal to quiet a disputed property tax assessment
Explanation
A quiet title action is a lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania court to establish clear, undisputed ownership of a parcel. It is used when: title has been clouded by adverse possession claims, gaps in the chain of title, competing deed claims, errors in recording, or boundary disputes.
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