At a glance
- Title tracing from root document to present seller with missing link analysis
- EC multi-year review and explanation of mortgages, easements, and court attachment entries
- Zoning and approval checks for Chennai corporation vs panchayat vs CMDA layouts
- POA, GPA, and family settlement deeds scrutinised for revocation risk and signature authority
- Bank loan opinion format where lenders require advocate certificate before disbursement
- Coordination with surveyors or architects where FSI, setback, or UDS math needs specialist input
What a strong opinion contains
Beyond narrating deeds, the opinion should identify who has signatory capacity, whether prior mortgages are discharged, whether subdivision complied with land laws, and whether builder agreements align with approved plans.
For apartments, buyers should see clarity on undivided share, car park rights, amenity charges, and association formation milestones.
Limits of opinion work
Forged documents, hidden oral agreements, or unregistered encumbrances may not appear on paper. Title insurance is uncommon in India; clients should budget for physical verification, village-office checks, and sometimes caveat filing before registration.
NRIs and family pools
NRIs often buy through relatives holding GPA. Yuvaraj flags when fresh POA from consulate or apostille chain is safer than stretching an old GPA beyond its wording.
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