Often, the discovery of a cloud on title will provide the grantee a reason to back out of a contract for the sale of real property.
[3] Clouded title can cause delays or denials in receiving certain forms of disaster recovery aid, especially longer-term rebuilding assistance.
[5] To remove the cloud on the title being caused by foreclosure, the resident would simply need to pay what is owed on their mortgage.
[5] To remove the cloud on title in this situation, the court will go through a process of notifying the deceased person's beneficiaries and making a decision on who will become the executor of the estate.
Quitclaim deeds should only be used for minor issues that cause a cloud on title due to their limited guarantees.