You thought you were buying a home or investment property in Upper Marlboro, but now there’s a surprise lien, a missing signature from a past owner, or someone else claiming they still have rights to the land.

Title disputes can kill a sale, delay closings, or even strip a property from under you.

I’ve worked with buyers, sellers, and heirs through this problem before it became a full-blown legal mess.

What Causes Title Disputes?

Title disputes usually boil down to this: someone else says they have a right to the property, and now it’s up to the law to sort it out. Common causes include:

• Improperly recorded deeds or missing documents
• Undisclosed liens from contractors, taxes, or lenders
• Inheritance confusion when a property changes hands through a will
• Fraudulent transfers where someone sold a property they didn’t legally own
• Boundary or easement overlaps tied to neighboring parcels

How I Help Clear the Title

“When ownership is questioned, I cut through the paperwork and fight for clarity—and your rights.”

Reviewing the Chain of Title

I work with title companies and review land records to trace the full ownership history and spot where things went wrong.

Investigating Liens or Claims

I check for outstanding debts, unpaid taxes, or judgments that may still be tied to the property, even if no one disclosed them during the sale.

Quiet Title Actions

If needed, I file a “quiet title” lawsuit to ask the court to legally confirm who owns the property and clear any invalid claims.

Negotiating with Claimants

Sometimes a dispute can be settled with a payment or agreement to release a lien. I help clients avoid long battles by resolving issues directly when possible.

Representing You in Court

If someone refuses to back down, I build a case using land records, contracts, and testimony to prove your legal right to own—or sell—the property.

Why Acting Fast Matters

Title issues can delay closings, scare off buyers, and put your most significant investment at risk. Whether you’re the buyer, seller, or an heir trying to sell inherited property, you need the title to be clear—and the legal work to back it up.

Caught in a title dispute in Upper Marlboro?

Call me, Matthew J. Dyer, Esq., at 301-627-5844.

I’ll help you resolve the problem, protect your investment, and confidently move forward.