Does anyone know how you can claim a piece of land in Scotland if no one seems to own it?
371883
Good question, as English common law does not apply.\n\nThe common law rule is you have to take possession of the land for 20 years without the owner complaining, and it's yours.
946852
go to the local mairy or ask some authorities because you need some legal papers, don't you?
16527
If the island is part of a sovereign nation, then most likely that nation maintains public property records, and the owner has filed a deed of title to the island. The island would simply be one huge "lot" (or multiple lots) of land in the property records.
1017171
You need to get hold of an agent in the area.  The title company will not just give anyone that information.  I also live in S.D., if you need to get pointed in the right direction email me:  kevin_canter@sbcglobal.net
122263
First you need to find out if your family actully owns the MINERAL rights of said land.\n\nIf you own 100% of the Mineral rights, (Doubtful if the land has been in your family less than 150 years) then you could 'lease' the mineral rights of this land to a company who would then write you a check every month or quarter (3 months) to rape your land of its natural resources.\n\nYou will need to contact a real estate attorney before you do anything.
987186
You might want to use a quit claim deed.\n\nA quit claim deed is a type of deed where a grantor, a person who owns an interest in a property, transfers all his interests to someone else. However, the grantor offers no guarantees about the title to the recipient, who is called the grantee.\nA quit claim deed is often used to clear up problems with a title or when someone wants to use a simple method to give up all interests in a property.\n\nYou can find one for your state here:\n\nhttp://ppc.uslegalforms.com/enter6.cgi?&affiliate=go9deed57&document=/deed-of-trust.htm&engine=overture&keyword=quit+claim+deed&OVRAW=quit%20claim%20deed&OVKEY=quit%20claim%20deed&OVMTC=standard
989388
You need to go pronto right now {{{with the person you bought it from}}}  to a LAND TITLE COMPANY. Look in the phone book. \n\nThat should have been done when/before you handed the money over.. HURRY!!!! I would demand it NOW.... If he doesn`t show or disappears you just gave him your money and you own NOTHING...  \n\nYou should get a *warranty deed* and nothing else.. Do not accept a Quit Claim Deed. Some years from now on down the road, Some owner in the past can show up with DEED and take it from you... \n\nThere will be some closing costs.. I don`t know how much, But until you have that deed in YOUR name YOU  DO NOT OWN THAT LAND... Right now he has the money and the land.. \n\nWhat ever papers you may have mean very little without that DEED... I worked for a man and he had lived in his home for five years, made major improvements and such, Well he had all his paperwork but no deed. They took his property from him and made him leave whatever improvements he had made. Central air and such.. He got nothing and had paid that man for 5 years... \n\nGood luck and God bless,{:-)\n\n<><
535425
You could but you would need an address in scotland that a utility bill had been sent to plus a house contract.
652951
Without more details to go on my first thought the quite claim is probably not enforceable.  First I would check with the recorder's office and get a copy of all documents relating to this property.  I would also contact the Title Company and see what they have to say about this.  Could this be a person who was a prior owner of this property?  \n\nThere are occassions where papers have been filed on the right person, the wrong property.  Hopefully that's all it is and you can clear that up easily.  I would also contact the person or business to whom the deed was quit claimed to.  They will probably be able to tell you the circumstances that led to them filing on your property.  \n\nFinally, there is always the possibility that someone stole and identity and forged papers that made it appear that he owned that parcel.  I see that occassionaly where I work, doing bail bonds, when they try to use property as collateral for a bail bond.
968034
Do you know who the land is owned by? Is it Federal? Is it state? The railroad easements supersede any other right-of-way, first and foremost. There may already be some sort of r-o-w recorded in the county, so yuo may want to check your county recorder's office first. Then , if no r-o-w was recorded, see if they can at least give you info on who owns the land. If Federal, you would actually need to go to the Bureau of Land Mgmt. If state, you would approach your state land dept.
351483
Yeah, just a second...\n\nquit claim deed\n\ndeed which transfers whatever interest the maker of the deed may have in the particular parcel of land. A quitclaim deed is often given to clear the title when the grantor’s interest in a property is questionable. By accepting such a deed the buyer assumes all the risks. Such a deed makes no warranties as to the title, but simply transfers to the buyer whatever interest the grantor has. \n\nA deed which conveys whatever right, title, or interest the grantor may have in property at the time of conveyance. There is no guarantee implied in a quit claim deed.
849283
Of course you can- this happens all the time.  You can go directly to the owner, if you know who it is, or you can get a special map from your county courthouse that will show you who the land owners are.  Track them down from there.
1018323
Dude, \n\nDon't worry scotlands a nice little country, \n\nYou'll always be able to count on my support!!\n\nCheers!!\n\n(Now get out there and qualify you guys, please?)
311537
If its a privately owned plot of land all you have to do is go to the recorder of deeds in your area. From there you can research each past owner. I've done it and its lots of fun! For a public area just go to your local historical society.
645093
Land used for a certain amount of time to provide access to another's property becomes tantamount to their property.  It is known as adverse possession. Actually, in this case it would become public domain and thereafter you don't have the right to close it back off when you decide you want to do so.  (If they have frontage to a road elsewhere, they need to build their gate there.)\nBe prepared to lose a chunk of your land.  Or you could close it off and offer to sell that piece if they are interested.  If nothing else, a lease of that access and a waiver in case of accidents would protect you and your property rights.  These situations can get VERY sticky, so exercise your property rights or go get a lawyer.  In some states (such as Texas) it's illegal to sell land that does not have access.
168804
Actually, nearly every state has laws that govern a legal concept called "adverse possession".  Adverse possession is a legally recognized way to gain title to someone elses land over time.\n\nThe requirements are very strict in most states, but it usually involves an "open and notorioius" possession of the land by the "squatter" to the exclusion of the owner over a period of years.  The number of years is a matter of state law.  Some states, like California, also require the squatter to pay the property taxes during the period of possession.  If you meet those requirements, you may still need to file a quiet title lawsuit to get legal title to the property.  You need to consult an attorney in your state for further information.\n\nThis concept is completely different from the idea of purchase property at a tax lien sale.  Both exist in most states.
892706
It would be little differnt from owning a block of land most or all islands are either the responsibility of a near country or are called a protectorate of a country so even though you owned that "island block" you could not do as you wish.though there is a chance you could have local laws such as a town has but remember who is going to police them.