The Brief
- Three new state laws take effect to combat title theft.
- Title theft is the filing of forged documents to transfer property into someone else’s name.
- The laws will help property owners and county clerks challenge forged documents, and hold notaries accountable for participating.
HOUSTON – Three new state laws take effect September 1 to help protect property owners from the growing crime of title theft.
What is title theft?
Big picture view:
Title theft, also known as deed or property theft, is when fraudsters file forged documents to transfer homes and property into someone else’s name.
The property is then often sold, fraudulently listed for rent, or used to take out loans.…