An Act amending the act of August 11, 1967 (P.L.205, No.69), entitled "An act to validate conveyances and other instruments which have been defectively acknowledged," extending the date for validation of certain conveyances and other instruments.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends an existing law that allows for the validation of property deeds and other documents that were acknowledged with informalities. It extends the timeframe for these documents to be validated, providing more time for property owners to correct any issues with the original acknowledgments. The bill clarifies that such documents are still valid if properly recorded and certified.
Key provisions
- Extends the period for validating conveyances and other instruments with defectively acknowledged documents.
- Clarifies that documents made by trustees or attorneys in fact are still valid if acknowledged in their official capacity.
- Specifies that the validity of the document is not affected by the acknowledgment being made before the date of the instrument.
- States that properly recorded and certified exemplifications of the document are legal evidence.
- Excludes pending lawsuits from the application of the amendment.
Who is affected
- Property owners
- Real estate attorneys
- Title companies
- Landlords
- Potential buyers of real estate
Notable changes
- Extends the current validation period for defectively acknowledged documents.
- Provides clarity on the validity of documents acknowledged by trustees or attorneys in fact.
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R. Lee James
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