Land registry records are official documents that provide information about the ownership status of real estate and related rights. Incorrect or incomplete information contained in these records may violate the rights of property owners and lead to legal disputes. In such cases, it is necessary to file a lawsuit for correction of the land registry.
In this blog post, you will find detailed information about the title deed correction case:
In what cases is a lawsuit filed for correction of the land registry?
• Name, surname, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, T.R. in the land registry. Incorrect identification information such as identification number.
• There is an error in the information such as the type of real estate, surface area, island, section and parcel number in the land registry.
• The wrong person appears as the owner in the land registry.
• One person appears as the sole owner of a property where there should be more than one owner.
• Rights such as mortgages, liens and annotations are recorded incorrectly in the land registry.
How to File a Case for Correction of Land Registry?
The case for correction of the land registry is filed in the competent Civil Court of First Instance. Before filing a lawsuit, it is necessary to apply to the Land Registry Office and request that the correction be made ex officio. If the Land Registry Office rejects correction requests or does not take any action within 60 days, the right to file a lawsuit arises.
In the petition:
• Identity information of the plaintiff and the defendant
• Matters for which correction is requested and their reasons
• Evidence
• What is requested from the court
should take place.
Documents to be attached to the Petition:
• Land Registry
• Identity register copy
• T.R. ID Card Photocopy
• Letter received from the Land Registry Office in response to the petition requesting correction (if any)
• Other evidence
Litigation Costs:
Costs for correction of the land registry consist of items such as litigation fees, expert fees and attorney fees.
Litigation Process:
Cases for correction of the land registry are concluded on average between 6 months and 1 year, depending on the court’s workload.
Case Result:
After reviewing the evidence, the court may decide or reject the correction of the land registry.