Current Nevada Law: Subject to Verification
A legal description is what identifies the actual parcel of real property being conveyed. An incorrect legal description can fail to properly describe the intended property interest and deserves prompt professional review. This article is educational information, not legal advice. The correct cure depends on the specific problem and the facts; have a qualified Nevada attorney, title professional and, where needed, a surveyor review it.
Do Not Rely on a Street Address
STREET ADDRESS IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A LEGAL DESCRIPTION.
The legal description identifies the actual parcel being conveyed.
Common Problems
- Wrong lot
- Missing parcel
- Incorrect block
- Typographical error
- Parcel split error
- Old description carried forward incorrectly
Correction
Some mistakes may be corrected through appropriate documentation.
Others require the prior owner, an attorney, a surveyor, or a court, depending on the circumstances.
Selling
If you know the legal description is wrong, start the cure before listing if possible.
