Most land contracts allow the current owner to retain title to the property until such time as the purchase price in the contract has been fully paid. As such, creditors most likely will not have a right to pursue a home purchased under a Land Contract, as the “buyer” in a land contract is not the titled owner until all payments are made.
Land Contract Questions
Answers to Frequently Asked Land Contract Questions
Do I Need Homeowner’s Insurance if I Sell My House Via Land Contract?
Selling a house via Land Contract or Contract for Deed allows the seller to finance the purchase price on behalf of the buyer. The seller maintains a financial interest in the home until the buyer pays off the Land Contract fully.
The question of insurance comes into play when the property detailed in the land contract is under mortgage with the seller, and not owned outright by the seller.
Does Standard Legal Offer Forms To Evict Defaulting Tenants or Buyers?
If a tenant in a lease or a buyer in a land contract do not make the monthly payments as their contract dictates, the property owner must take legal action against the defaulting party to reclaim their property.
How Do I Find the Permanent Parcel Number and the Prior Recording Dates for a Deed?
The parcel number and prior recording date should be contained on the existing Deed for the property. If you do not have a copy of the existing Deed, check with your county recorder’s office.