Martinez v. Affordable Housing Network, Inc.

MARTINEZ, Justice.

In this case we consider whether an interest in the property' of homeowners, acquired through a fraudulent scheme, properly passed to purchasers without actual or constructive notice of the fraud. We examine the doctrine of inquiry notice, particularly notice of the rights of persons in exclusive possession of real property and of rights acquired by quitclaim deed. Because we find inquiry notice in the factual circumstances of this case, we reverse the decision of the court of appeals. Martinez v. Affordable Hous. Network, Inc., 109 P.3d 983 (Colo.App.2005).

I. Facts and…