Q&A
Process for challenging a forged deed
1:45:58
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Council Member Crystal Hudson inquires about the process for challenging a forged deed and the evidence needed to support such a challenge. Colette McCain-Jacques from the Department of Finance explains the steps taken when someone reports a stolen property.
- The Department of Finance examines the property and its chain of title for any indications of possible deed fraud
- The sheriff's office investigates by interviewing the homeowner
- Based on the gathered information, they determine if the case needs to be referred to the district attorney's office
- The process involves collaboration between multiple agencies to investigate and address potential deed fraud cases
Crystal Hudson
1:45:58
And how can a person challenge a deed a deed that is forged?
1:46:02
What evidence is needed to support such a challenge?
Jenny Weyel
1:46:06
I defer that question to the DOS.
Colette McCain-Jacques
1:46:08
Mhmm.
1:46:09
So for us, if someone comes in and they're saying that somebody stole their property, we look at the property, look at the chain of title, and see if there's any indication that this could possibly be a deed fraud.
1:46:26
And as far as the sheriff's is concerned, they will investigate.
1:46:31
They will sit down with the homeowner, and they will question them.
1:46:35
And from all the information that they're gathering, then they're able to determine if this is something that needs to go to the district attorney's office.
Crystal Hudson
1:46:44
And, on average, how many deed transfers occur per year with properties that have 1 to 3 units?
