General - Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Flashcards
Legal Description
identifies the boundaries and location of a parcel of land
Deed requires what
legal description
Legal description…
remains accurate and consistent over time
facilitates the transfer of ownership
prevents boundary disputes and future title problems
Is a legal description the same as a survey
NO
Metes and Bounds
uses distances and directions to define location, size, and shape
Monument
place surveyor start to make metes and bounds description
Point of Beginning (POB)
closest corner to monument
What direction does surveyor move
clockwise
Describes perimeter
metes and bounds
Rectangular Survey System
divides large tracts of land into a grid using meridians and baselines
Principal meridian runs…
north and south
Baseline runs…
east and west
North/south lines - vertical columns
range lines - ranges
East/west lines - horizontal rows
Township lines - township tiers
Grid lines run at what intervals
6 mile
When range lines and township lines intersect they form…
townships
Lot and Block system
used for platted property + most common (consult plat map, recorded in county where land located)
Property survey
provides clear visual representation of a piece of land, detailing boundaries, structures, and inherent features
encroachments
structures or improvements crossing property lines
easements
rights granted to others to use a portion of the property
Boundary Surveys
determine exact legal boundaries of a property
Topographic surveys
maps out contours, elevations, and depressions (essential for builders and developers)
ALTA/NSPS Surveys
American Land Title Association/National Society of Professional Surveyors comprehensive surveys for commercial properties
Mortgage surveys
less detailed, obvious boundary or structural issues
