Key Steps and Remedies in Property Title Disputes

This guide explains how to secure evidence, protect your position at the land registry, and choose the right action for any title deed dispute. If your case involves a double sale or a transfer based on a forged power of attorney, early injunctions and cautionary notations are essential to preserve your rights.

Double Sale in Egypt — What It Means and How to Respond

A double sale in Egypt happens when the same property is sold to more than one buyer. Typical remedies include actions for nullity, delivery, or damages. Early steps often involve a cautionary registration or notation and an urgent injunction to freeze further transfer attempts.

• First actions: secure evidence (contracts, receipts, correspondence) and place timely notations at the land registry.
• Civil route: claim for validity and enforceability of your contract against later buyers acting in bad faith.
• Criminal angle: fraud or breach of trust may be considered depending on the documents and facts.

Forged POA in Egypt — Civil and Criminal Angles

Sales based on a forged POA in Egypt can be challenged by seeking nullity of the sale and deletion of any resulting registry entries. A forensic handwriting report together with the notary’s records are usually key pieces of evidence. Where forgery is evidenced, parallel criminal complaints may run alongside civil claims.

Title Deed Disputes — Required Evidence and Typical Timeline

In title disputes, Egyptian courts rely on originals and certified copies. Expect hearings for expert reports and land registry inquiries. Timelines vary according to the court’s workload and the need for technical expertise. After the initial assessment we issue a case-specific plan with likely milestones and costs.

• Contracts, receipts, and prior registrations or notations.
• Notary records, POAs, and witness statements where applicable.
• Expert reports (handwriting or survey) and municipal documents.

Land Registry Checks and Preventive Measures

Before litigation or purchase, thorough checks at the land registry reduce risk: history of the property, liens, pending suits, and boundary issues. For buyers, you can use dedicated title-check services to confirm ownership and any hidden claims before committing funds.

Preventive due diligence is often much cheaper than long-term litigation, especially for overseas owners who cannot attend every hearing in person.

Documents Checklist for a Property Title Dispute

• Title deed(s), sale contracts, and stamped payment receipts.
• Any POA used in prior sales, together with notary references and copies.
• Land registry extracts, notations, survey or plan, and utility proofs.
• Correspondence, legal notices, and any prior case filings.
• Your passport or ID and contact details for all parties involved.

FAQs — Property Title Disputes in Egypt

Can I act without traveling to Egypt? Often yes, via a properly legalised POA. Representation and on-the-ground steps in Egypt are coordinated through cooperating lawyers.

Will a foreign contract help? It can support the narrative of the dispute, but filings and procedure follow Egyptian law, with Arabic originals attached.

How long do these cases take? Timelines depend on evidence, required expert reports, and court workload. We provide a realistic timeframe after assessment.

What outcome should I expect? Possible results include nullity of a fraudulent sale, damages, registry corrections, or a combination of these remedies.