California License Real Estate Terms Glossary

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QUARTER ROUND

A molding whose profile resembles a quarter of a circle. QUASI Almost as if it were.

QUASI-CONTRACT

A contract implied by law; that is, the law will imply and consider certain relationships as if they were a contract.

QUIET ENJOYMENT

The right of an owner to the use of property without interference with his or her possession or use.

QUIET TITLE ACTION

A lawsuit designed to remove any clouds on a title to property. It forces the claimant of an adverse interest in property to prove his right to title; otherwise he will be forever barred from asserting it.

QUITCLAIM DEED

A deed to relinquish any interest in property that the grantor may have, but implying no warranties. A deed that transfers only whatever right, title, or interest, if any, the grantor owns, without implying any warranties.

QUITE TITLE

A court action brought to establish title and to remove a cloud from the title.

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