Ch 3 Section 2 Private Limitations on Title

Question 1

Encumbrances

Answer 1

Rights to the use and conveyance of property may be limited by individual as opposed to government
- any interest held by any person other than the owner
- restricts the use of property, reduces its value or both

Question 2

2 general encumbrances

Answer 2

• Those affecting title
• those affecting the property physically

Question 3

Private limitations on title that affect property physically include :

Answer 3

• deed restrictions
• encroachments
• easements

Question 4

Deed restrictions

Answer 4

Private agreements contained in a deed, lease, or will restricting the use of occupancy of real property
- also referred to as covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Question 5

Encroachments

Answer 5

unauthorized infringements on a property owners rights as a result of physical intrusion

Question 6

Easement

Answer 6

legal right to enter upon another’s property
- an actual interest in land rather than just a contractual agreement