cloud on title

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Definition of cloud on title in English English dictionary: An encumbrance or claim on a title to real property (a deed) sufficient to interfere with title transfer until the problem has been resolved
Clouds on title are usually revealed by a title search and may be removed from the record by a quitclaim deed or a quiet title proceeding initiated by the property owner..; Any document, claim, unreleased lien or encumbrance which many impair or injure the title to property or make the title doubtful because of its apparent or possible validity; Any conditions uncovered by a title search that negatively affect the title to real estate Usually clouds on title can't be removed except by a quitclaim deed, release, or court action; Any conditions revealed by a title search which affect the title to property; usually relatively unimportant items but which cannot be removed without a quitclaim deed or court action; Any conditions revealed by a title search which may affect or impair the owner's title to property because of their apparent or probable validity; A defect in the title to property which prevents the title from being good and marketable; Any conditions found during the title search that adversely affect the title to real estate Clouds on title usually cannot be removed except by a quitclaim deed or court action; An invalid encumbrance on real property which, if valid, would affect the rights of the owner Example: "A" sells Lot 1, Tract 1 to "B" The deed is mistakenly drawn to read Lot 2, Tract 1 A cloud is created on Lot 2 by the recording of the erroneous deed The cloud may be removed by quitclaim deed, or, if necessary, by court action; An outstanding encumbrance on a property which may adversely affect the marketability of title; An outstanding claim or encumbrance that, if valid, would affect or impair the owner's title Compare with clear title; Any encumbrance or claim that affects title to property; An invalid encumbrance on real property, which, if valid, would affect the rights of the owner For example: A sells lot 1, tract 1 to B The deed is mistakenly drawn to read lot 2 by the recording of the erroneous deed The cloud may be removed by quitclaim deed, or, it necessary, by court action; Any conditions revealed by a title search that adversely affect the title to property Usually they cannot be removed except by a quitclaim deed, release, or court action; Any conditions revealed by a title search that adversely affect the title to real estate Usually clouds on title cannot be removed except by deed, release, or court action; Any conditions revealed by a title search that adversely affect the title to real estate Usually clouds on title cannot be removed except by a quitclaim deed, release, or court action; An outstanding claim on the property, which, if valid, would affect the owner's rights to the property It could be a lease or some legal restriction on the title such as an easement or deed restriction A cloud can be removed from the title by a court action, a release or quitclaim deed (See Easement, Quitclaim Deed); Any claim or encumbrance, usually discovered in a title search, that may impair the title to a property, and make its validity questionable See: bad title; Any conditions revealed by a title search that adversely affects the title to real estate Usually clouds on title cannot be removed except by a quitclaim deed, release, or court action; Any document, claim, unreleased lien or encumbrance that may impair the title to real property or make the title doubtful: usually revealed by a title search and removed by either a quitclaim deed or suit to quiet title; An outstanding claim on the property, which, if valid, would affect the ownerâs rights to the property It could be a lease or some legal restriction on the title such as an easement or deed restriction A cloud can be removed from the title by a court action, a release or quitclaim deed (See Easement, Quitclaim Deed); Any conditions revealed by a title search which affect the title to property; usually relatively unimportant items which can be removed with a quitclaim deed or court action; any condition revealing in a title search that adversely effects the title to the real property Usually a 'cloud on title' will require some legal action to clear up the problem, i e : a deed, release or other recorded document COLLATERAL - the real property offered as security for a loan; - any conditions revealed by a title search that adversely affect the title to real estate; An invalid encumbrance on real property, which, if valid, would affect the rights of the owner For example: "A" sells lot 1, tract 1, to "B" The deed is mistakenly drawn to read lot 2, tract 1 A cloud is created on lot 2 by the recording of the erroneous deed The cloud may be removed by quitclaim deed, or, if necessary, by court action; Any conditions such as encumbrances, liens or claims revealed by a title search that adversely affect the title to real estate Clouds on title often cannot be removed except by a quitclaim deed, release, or court action Compare with clear title; A problem or an irregularity that adversely affects or impairs the title of the property A Cloud on Title may make it difficult or impossible to transfer title