The title to property is clear if a person is able to pass the property to another person free of the claims of any third person eg: a car has clear title if it is not registered in the Register of Encumbered Vehicles (REVS).• Used Cars
title that is free of liens and legal questions as to ownership of the property. A requirement for the sale of real estate. also called just title or good title or free and clear. see also bad title.
Ownership without restrictions or conditions. It is important to establish clear title when accepting donations or bequests to collections.
A title to property that is free and has no known hindrances, burdens, or other encumbrances. When buying foreclosed real estate, it is important to buy land and property with clear title, as this property will give you the most options when you wish to lease, rent, or sell your property for profit.
Title to ownership that is untainted by any claims on the property or disputed interests, and therefore available for sale. This is usually checked through a title search by a title company.
Encumbrances = hassles, which any bank keeps at a barge pole distance. So, a clear title (a title that is free from all encumbrances) is welcomed by them.
Real property against which there are no liens.
One which is not encumbered or burdened with defects.
A property title that has no defects. Properties with clear titles are marketable for sale.
A title that has no legal questions as to who owns the property, and that it is free of liens.
A title that is marketable and is free of liens or disputed legal questions as to ownership.
(Unencumbered) A title not burdened by liens, mortgages or legal uncertainties.
Title that is free of liens or defects.
A clear title is one with no "defects" (no liens on the property, etc.). Only properties with clear titles can be sold. Think of the expression: "You own it free and clear."
Real property on which there are no liens, especially voluntary liens (mortgages).
A title free of liens or legal questions of ownership.
a term commonly used by aircraft title search companies to indicate there are no liens (chattel mortgage, security agreement, tax lien, artisan lien, etc
A title that is free of leins and legal questions as to ownership of the property.
Ownership that is free from all doubt.
A property deed that is free of liens or legal question as to ownership of property.
A title free and clear of all encumbrances.
Real property ownership that is clear of any liens, defects, encumbrances or claims.
Title to a property without liens or questions of ownership
Title free of liens or legal questions about property ownership.
A title free of liens or legal questions as to the property's ownership.
Title to property that is marketable by virtue of its being free from demands or claims by other parties and not encumbered in any other manner.
Title to property for which public record shows no apparent encumbrances to the use and transfer of ownership or defects that would harm the buyer.
Ownership in a property ( title) that is free and clear of any liens, judgments or legal questions or issues affecting ownership.
A title that is free and clear of any encumbrances.
It is a title which is free from any reasonable doubt and also free from all encumbrances.
Real property ownership free of liens, defects, encumbrances or claims.
A title that is not burdened by liens or legal questions is considered to be clear.
A title that is free of liens. You've probably heard of 'you own it free and clear.' Meet 'clear.' See also cloud on title.
Marketable property title, free of clouds and disputed interests. Most lenders require a clear title prior to closing a property loan.
Title to a parcel of real estate which is not encumbered or "clouded" with defects or liens.
A title that is free from liens and or legal questions as to who owns the property
Title with no defects/problems; marketable title.
(or Unencumbered Title): Clear title means that the title does not have any liens, judgments, or other encumbrances.
A title to a property that is free of liens and legal questions concerning ownership.
Ownership that is free of liens, defects, or other legal encumbrances.
A seller has a clear title when there are no restrictions (such as an outstanding mortgage) preventing a sale, and title of the seller is established.
A title that is free of liens and legal questions regarding ownership of the property.
Real estate ownership that is free of liens or legal claims.
A Title that is not encumbered or burdened with defects.
A title that is free of liens or legal questions as to ownership of the property.
Title to property is clear if a person is able to pass the property to another person free of any claim of a third party.
A property that has no encumbrances such as mortgages, liens, or judgments recorded against it.
Title not encumbered or burdened with defects such as mortgage, unpaid taxes, or underlying liens.
Land that does not have any liens debts against it, including a mortgage.
Where the title of ownership for property or an item doesn't have any liens or legal issues regarding ownership.
This is a legal term and means the clear ownership of a property.
A marketable title, free of defects.
When the seller holds the only legal claim to the property and no one holds any demands on that seller for the property (i.e. there are no defects or encumbrances), he has a clear title. In contrast, a marketable title and an insurable title may include some minor claims on the property, but they are insignificant to the transfer of the property.
A title having no outstanding liens or legal issues pertaining to ownership of the property.
A title that has no liens, clouds, or other legal questions regarding ownership of the property.
A property that is not subject to any financial encumbrances. There is no money owing against the property.
Title to property that is free from liens, defects or other encumbrances, except those which the buyer has agreed to accept, such as mortgage to be assumed, the ground lease of record, and the like; established title; title without clouds.
The official record that details the ownership history of a piece of property.
A seller has a clear title when there are no restrictions (such as an outstanding mortgage) preventing the sale, and when ownership of the seller has been established.
One which is not encumbered or burdened by defects.
Ownership of a piece of real property without legal question.
A title unencumbered by liens or legal issues.
Ownership of property that is not encumbered by any counter-claim or lien.
A retail title, clear of questionable and controversial issues. Some lenders have a clear title as a requirement before closing.
A marketable title, free of clouds and disputes.
Home ownership title without liens or claims against it.
a marketable title that is free of clouds and disputed interests.
ownership of real property that is free of any mortgages, liens or other liabilities.
Title to real estate that is free of any disputes.
title that is free of liens or legal questions as to ownership of a piece of property.
Title not encumbered or burdened with defect such as mortgages, unpaid taxes, or underlying liens.
A title that is free of liens and mortgages.
A title that is free and clear of liens or legal obstacles to ownership of the property.
Property free from debt or other claims, such as taxes.
A title to a property that is free of legal challenges to ownership.
A title to property that is free of liens and legal questions as to ownership.
Title without any liens or claims of ownership against property.
Ownership rights to a piece of real estate that are not encumbered by liens, leases or judgments. No other ownership claims exist.
Ownership of the property that is free of liens and legal questions as to ownership of the property.
A property that does not have liens, defects or other legal encumbrances.
A title that doesn't have any liens (including a mortgage) against it.
Where there are no charges for example, mortgages or caveats on title.
A title that is not burdened with defects. - More details
A title that is free of liens and clouds
Unencumbered title to real property, free of liens or defects
A vendor has a clear title when there are no interests (like an outstanding mortgage) on the vendor’s title.
Real property ownership free of liens, especially voluntary liens such as mortgages.
Title to a property that is "clear" of any liens or other legal issues about ownership.
A marketable title, free of outstanding judgments and disputes.
Ownership of the property is clear, with no legal complexities.
Title to property which is free from liens, defects of other encumbrances.
a title free of lien or questions over ownership
A title has no liens or judgments against it.
Ownership of property that is free of all claims or disputed interests that would allow others to challenge the transfer of ownership.
A title/deed that free of clouds and disputed interests.
(Same and also known in Britain as Unencumbered) Title not burdened by mortgages, charges (liens) or legal questions.
Title to property without liens, defects or legal encumbrances of any kind.
Title to real property that is free of liens, claims or encumbrances except for items such as property taxes that are not yet due and payable or routine utility easements.
Clear title is the phrase used to state that the owner of real property owns it free and clear of encumbrances. In a more limited sense, it is used to state that, although the owner does not own clear title, it is nevertheless within the power of the owner to convey clear title. For example, a property may be encumbered by a mortgage.