Transfer Of Title/Deeds Flashcards
Acceptance
The agreement of one party to set of terms offered by the second party
Abstract of title
A summary of the history of ownership of a parcel of property including each consecutive conveyance ,liens other encumbrances and the current status of each
Accretion
The gradual increase to land on a shore Riverbank by natural forces
Acknowledgment
Process with an authorized officer usually a Notory public witnesses a signature and attest that the signer has stated that signing is his or her free act and the intent to protect against a duress
Adverse possession
The process of gaining title to real property by open continuous and notorious occupancy for 20 years and Massachusetts known as squatters rights Similar to establishing an easement by prescription
Attorney in fact
One who authorizes to act for another. In real estate transaction this is done through a power of attorney does not need to be in attorney-at-law
Attorney-at-law
A law professional was taken and passed the bar exam
Avulsion
The lost of land due to a sudden violent act of nature
Bargain and sale deed
Grantor affirms they hold title and Grant whatever the interest they have with no warranties. Often used by fiduciaries such as a estate executors of officers of the court
Basel line
An imaginary line running east to west use by surveyors in the government ( rectangular ) survey method of property description
Book
Deeds and other documents relating to property transfer Are recorded at the County registry of deeds in Massachusetts and become a specific page in a specific book in the record system. A deed has a specific booking page reference
Certificate of title
Document issued by the land court under the Torrens system to verify the court decision and the property owners title
Chain of title
The history of ownership of each owner as grantor and grantee used in a title search for parcel of real property
Codicil
Supplement or addition to a will
Condemnation
The administration or judicial procedure used when taking land by local state or federal government for the public good call eminent domain
Condemnee
The property owner having title taken by eminent domain
Condemnor
The agency taking title to property by eminent domain
Consideration
Something given in exchange for something from another. Can be article or a promise to do something. In real estate is usually money exchange for property as in any deed or money exchange for promise to perform as in a purchase and sale agreement
Contract for deed
Contract for real estate where the buyer occupies the property during a period while making payments and receives a deed when all payments are complete
Covenant against encumbrances
Promise made by the grantor in a warranty deed that the property is free of all encumbrances not stated in the deed
Covenant of further assurance
Promise made by the grantor in a warranty deed that they will take any further action necessary to correct any title defects
Covenant of quiet enjoyment
Promises made by the grantor in a warranty deed that the grantee who hold the property free from the claims of third parties
Covenant of right to convey
Promise made by The grantor in a warranty deed that they have the right to convey title
Covenants of Seisen
Promise made by the grantor in any warranty deed that they are in possession hold title