Search land records for liens or encumbrances against title
A check of the title records, to make sure the buyer is purchasing a house from the legal owner and there are no liens, overdue special assessments or other claims, that would diminish the rights of ownership.
An examination of public records, laws and court actions to make sure that the seller is the legal owner and to disclose all other claims or encumbrances on the property affecting its ownership.
Detailed examination of the entire document history of a property title to make sure there are no legal encumbrances that affect the seller's right to sell. The act of examining in detail the public records relating to ownership of a parcel of land to ensure that the current owner has clear title, free of any liens, claims, mortgages or competing and adverse interests. Usually performed by a lawyer, qualified title searcher, or title insurance company on behalf of a proposed purchaser or mortgagee.
A check of the title records, generally at the local courthouse, to make sure the buyer is purchasing a house from the legal owner and there are no liens, overdue special assessments, or other claims.
A check of title records to ensure that the seller is the legal owner of the property and that there are no liens or other claims outstanding.
a check of public records to be sure that the seller is the recognized owner of the real estate and that there are no unsettled liens or other claims against the property. Trustee a party who is given legal responsibility to hold property in the best interest of or "for the benefit of" another. The trustee is one placed in a position of responsibility for another, a responsibility enforceable in a court of law. (See Deed of Trust.)
