Preamble

The ownership of land, upon which all things are founded, and more particularly the peaceful, uninterrupted and complete ownership of land is one of the highest objectives reached by individuals. It is also one of the most important freedoms enjoyed by all Americans. The responsibility of securing to all persons that absolute right of ownership has become the task of the Land Title Profession.
Fully recognizing this fact and desiring that all interested persons may know the principles that govern the members of this Association and to which we pledge ourselves, there is set forth below our Code of Ethics.

Code of Ethics

This Code binds all our members to a course of conduct beneficial to our clients.

• First - Always governed by the Laws, customs and conditions of the respective county in which we conduct our business, and with the realization that so much is dependent upon complete and accurate reports of Title, members shall issue abstracts of Title only after a complete and thorough examination of available records
• Second - In order to serve the owners of interest in real estate, members shall endeavor to facilitate title transactions by the elimination of delays and unnecessary information. Members shall make their services always available to their clients upon reasonable demand.
• Third - Each member shall strive for a reputation of honesty and integrity, upon which all clients and persons in interest can be dependent with complete Trust.
• Fourth - In order to promote the public interest and the continuing integrity and stability of the Land Title Profession, members shall never engage in any unfair or deceptive act or practice. Moreover each member shall, (1) strive towards the education of the nonprofessional as it relates to the Land Title Profession, (2) endeavor to promote a better relationship with the Legal Profession, and (3) work with all interested parties towards our common goals.Any claim of an alleged violation of the principles set forth in this Code of Ethics shall be submitted to the Ethics and Grievances Committee of the Title Abstracters' Association of New Jersey.
• Fifth - Each member shall actively seek and support Legislation which is in the public interest so as to unburden real estate from unnecessary restrictions and restraints.
• Sixth - Any claim of an alleged violation of the principles set forth in this Code of Ethics shall be submitted to the Ethics and Grievances Committee of the Title Abstracters' Association of New Jersey.