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The types of deeds are: - Answer1) Warranty Deed
2) Special (or limited) Warranty Deed
3) Quitclaim Deed
4) Special Purpose Deed
5) Transfer on Death Deed.
Warranty Deed - AnswerOffers the greatest protection that a deed can give.
Special Warranty Deed (Limited warranty deed) - Answer1) Owner warrants only
that he has not done harm to the title
2) Covers only the period of time when the sellers owner the property.
Quitclaim Deed - AnswerThe seller agrees to convey whatever interest, IF ANY,
they have in the property.
The reason a deed is recorded is - Answerfor protection against a third party.
Elements necessary to a valid deed: - Answer1) signed & acknowledged by grantor
2) Lists marital status of the grantor
3) Use words of conveyance - also called a granting clause
4) Names & addresses of grantees
5) Acknowledged by Grantor in front of Notary Public
6) Signed in front of two witnesses (in most states)
7) Legal description
8) Delivery & acceptance of deed
Lot & Block System - AnswerSubdivision
Township - Answer36 Square Miles
Eminent Domain - AnswerThe RIGHT of the government to condemn & take the
property.
Condemnation - AnswerThe PROCESS of the government taking a property by
eminent domain.
, Escheat - AnswerThe state takes property upon an owners death if there is no
will & no heirs exist.
Adverse Possession - AnswerA person takes possession & use of a property belonging
to another. Possession must be open, notorious, hostile & uninterrupted for a certain
period of time.
Abstract of Title - AnswerA complete history of ownership.
Encumbrance - AnswerA claim or liability that attaches to the land & is held by
one who is NOT the fee owner.
Examples of Specific Liens - Answerreal estate taxes, mortgages, mechanics
liens
Easement - AnswerRight to use a property for a specific use
Easement in Gross - AnswerAn entity's personal right to use property. The
receiver DOES NOT own the adjoining property. Example: utility easement
Easement Appurtenant - AnswerRuns with the land.
Easement by Necessity - AnswerCreated when no other access to land
exists...right of ingress & egress
Easement by Prescription - AnswerCreated through continual use over a certain
period of time. It must be continual, visible, & w/o approval. Example - a private road
becomes public.
License - AnswerA privilege granted to an individual for a specific purpose. It is
NOT assignable to others.
Accretion - AnswerPhysical addition to the land by natural forces.
Alluvium (also Alluvion) - AnswerThe soil on a shore or bank of a river
Lis Pendens - AnswerA pending notice of a lawsuit giving notice of a possible
claim to the property
Writ of Attachment - AnswerA document filed during a lawsuit that prevents a
debtor from conveying the property
Fixtures - Answeritems of personal property attached to real property that are