Escrow & Title
A Virginia 'quiet title' action is a lawsuit that:
AForces a noisy neighbor to quiet their property
BResolves disputed ownership claims and establishes clear title✓ Correct
CCancels a lis pendens automatically
DRemoves zoning restrictions on a property
Explanation
A quiet title action is a court proceeding that resolves competing claims to title and establishes the rightful owner. It is used to clear clouds on title such as gaps in the chain or competing claimants.
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