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    Land Title and Deeds - Facts

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    A land title is the evidence of a land owner's right to exclusive possession and enjoyment of the property, as documented in the Certificate of Title. A land title differs from a deed, which grants or conveys land from one person to another. Obtaining a land title through registration is important because it establishes legal proof of ownership. The certificate of title contains the owner's name and details, a technical description of the land, and annotations of transactions. Regional Trial Courts have jurisdiction over land registration under the Torrens system, which aims to establish clear land titles.

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    A land title is the evidence of a land owner's right to exclusive possession and enjoyment of the property, as documented in the Certificate of Title. A land title differs from a deed, which grants or conveys land from one person to another. Obtaining a land title through registration is important because it establishes legal proof of ownership. The certificate of title contains the owner's name and details, a technical description of the land, and annotations of transactions. Regional Trial Courts have jurisdiction over land registration under the Torrens system, which aims to establish clear land titles.

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    A land title is the evidence of a land owner's right to exclusive possession and enjoyment of the property, as documented in the Certificate of Title. A land title differs from a deed, which grants or conveys land from one person to another. Obtaining a land title through registration is important because it establishes legal proof of ownership. The certificate of title contains the owner's name and details, a technical description of the land, and annotations of transactions. Regional Trial Courts have jurisdiction over land registration under the Torrens system, which aims to establish clear land titles.

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    A land title is the evidence of a land owner's right to exclusive possession and enjoyment of the property, as documented in the Certificate of Title. A land title differs from a deed, which grants or conveys land from one person to another. Obtaining a land title through registration is important because it establishes legal proof of ownership. The certificate of title contains the owner's name and details, a technical description of the land, and annotations of transactions. Regional Trial Courts have jurisdiction over land registration under the Torrens system, which aims to establish clear land titles.

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    What is a Land Title?
    A land title is the evidence of the
    right of the owner or the extent of
    his/her interest, and by which means
    he/she can maintain control and as a
    rule assert right to exclusive
    possession and enjoyment of the
    property. The document is entitled
    the Certificate of Title. (Pea,
    Registration of Land Titles and
    Deeds, Revised Edition, 1988).
    Is a land title different from a deed?
    Yes. Land title refers to the evidence of the
    right of the owner while deed refers to a
    written document executed in accordance
    with law, wherein a person grants or
    conveys to another a certain land. (Pea,
    Registration of Land Titles and Deeds,
    Revised Edition, 1988)
    Examples of a deed: Deed of sale, deed of
    donation, deed of mortgage, lease
    contracts, etc
    Why is a land title important?
    Land title is important because it is
    the only document that would
    prove a persons ownership over a
    piece of land.
    What information is contained in the certificate
    of title?
    The certificate of title contains the following: (
    Aquino, Amado D., Land Registration and
    Related Proceedings, Revised Edition, 1997)
    -The full name of the owner, including the civil
    status, and the name of the spouse if married,
    the nationality and residence and postal
    address;
    -Technical description of the land; and
    -Annotations of the transactions made by the
    owner and other pertinent information.
    What is the limitation on
    certificates of title?
    A certificate of title shall not be
    subject to collateral. It cannot be
    altered, modified or cancelled
    except in a direct proceeding in
    accordance with law. (Pres. Decree
    No. 1529, Sec. 48).
    What document is issued to the
    registered owner of the land?
    The owners duplicate Certificate
    of Title is issued by the Register of
    Deeds in the name of the person in
    whose ownership of the land was
    decreed and this is given to the
    registered owner. (Pres. Decree No.
    1529, Sec. 41).
    In cases of co-ownership, can each co-
    owner have a copy of the duplicate
    certificate of title?
    Yes. A separate duplicate certificate of
    title may be issued to each of the co-
    owner in the same form. The Register
    of Deeds shall note on each certificate
    of title a statement as to whom a copy
    was issued. (Pres. Decree No. 1529,
    Sec. 41)
    What is land registration?
    Land Registration is the process
    wherein the state provides a public
    record of the land title itself upon
    which a prospective purchaser or
    someone else interested may rely.
    (Pea, Registration of Land Titles
    and Deeds, Revised Edition, 1988).
    What is the purpose of land
    registration under Torrens system?
    The real purpose of the system is
    to quiet title of land; to put a stop
    to any question of the legality of
    the title, except claims, which were
    noted at the time of registration.
    (Pea, Registration of Land Titles
    and Deeds, Revised Edition, 1988).
    What court has the jurisdiction
    over the registration of title?
    The Regional Trial Courts now have
    plenary jurisdiction over land
    registration proceedings.
    Do I need to take care or protect my land titles?
    Obviously, your property needs to have a title, if you
    are going to sell your property and proceed with the
    transfer of ownership.
    When properties are mortgaged, the original owners
    duplicate certificate of titles are kept in a safe and
    secure place by the bank/lending institution. They put
    it in a fire-proof safe or vault that is in a flood-free area,
    so its safe to say they are safe and sound.
    However, if your property is already fully-paid, you
    should already have the original owners duplicate
    certificate of the title, and it becomes your
    responsibility to keep it in a safe and secure place. I
    suggest that you keep them in a safety deposit box
    (SDB) in a bank not too near your home.
    Whats the difference between reconstitution and
    replacement?
    If the original title with the registry of deeds got lost or
    destroyed, then reconstitution of the title would be necessary.
    This can be either through an administrative reconstitution or a
    judicial reconstitution.
    On the other hand, if only the owners duplicate certificate got
    lost/destroyed, and the copy at the register of deeds is intact,
    then the owner only needs to get a replacement for the lost
    duplicate certificate, through the procedure stated in Section
    109 of Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1529 (Property Registration
    Decree)
    It is through having the right information that you can ensure
    youre not setting yourself up for a ton of headache after buying
    a new property. Dont forget to keep a copy of all the papers
    youve received during and after the home buying process to
    protect your investment or for your future reference.

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