Property Ownership

In South Carolina, what is a 'quiet title action'?

AA lawsuit to evict a noisy tenant
BA court action to establish or clarify ownership of real property and remove competing claims✓ Correct
CAn administrative proceeding before SCREC
DA mediation to resolve boundary disputes

Explanation

A quiet title action is a lawsuit filed in circuit court to establish clear ownership and remove competing claims or clouds on title. It 'quiets' all adverse claims by resolving the dispute through a court judgment.

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