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Real Estate Document Fraud Penalties

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What is the maximum fine a person could face for filing a false document affecting title to a single-family residence, knowing it to be false?

$75,000 (correct)
$50,000
$25,000
$10,000

Which type of property is specifically mentioned in the law regarding the filing of false or forged documents?

Commercial office buildings
Single-family residence containing no more than four dwelling units (correct)
Agricultural land
Industrial warehouses

What is the consequence for making a false sworn statement to a notary public to induce an improper notarial act on a document affecting title to a single-family residence?

Civil penalty
Felony (correct)
Misdemeanor
Infraction

Which of the following actions is NOT covered under the law regarding filing false documents?

Filing a true document with the intent to defraud (C) Signup and view all the answers

A person knowingly files a forged document affecting the title to a single-family home. Which of the following penalties could they face?

Both a fine not exceeding $75,000 and other punishments (A) Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes an 'improper notarial act' in the context of making false statements to a notary public?

A notarial act performed on an instrument affecting title to real property, induced by a false statement (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios would likely NOT be covered by the described statutes?

Making a false statement to a notary about one's identity to get a car title notarized. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the two offenses described in the text?

One involves filing a document, while the other involves making a false statement. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why might the law specifically target offenses related to single-family residences?

Because single-family residences are the most common type of real estate and are often owned by individuals. (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a person unknowingly files a false document, believing it to be true, affecting title to a single-family residence, are they in violation of the law?

No, because the law requires knowledge that the document is false or forged. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Filing False/Forged Documents

Filing a false or forged document with the county recorder that affects the title or encumbrance of a single-family residence (up to four units), knowing it's false.

False Statement to Notary

Making a false sworn statement to a notary public, knowing it's false, to get them to perform an improper notarial act on a document affecting the title or encumbrance of a single-family residence (up to four units).

Maximum Fine Amount

The maximum fine for filing a false or forged document related to a single-family residence.

Study Notes

Falsely filing or forging documents with a county recorder concerning single-family homes (up to four units) is punishable by a fine up to $75,000, in addition to other penalties.
This applies when the document affects the title, encumbers, or places an interest secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on the property.
The person filing must know the document is false or forged.
Making a false sworn statement to a notary public to get them to perform an improper notarial act on a document affecting or encumbering a single-family home (up to four units) is a felony.
The person making the statement must know it is false.

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