Understanding gaps in ownership history and how to resolve them.
Chain of title refers to the historical sequence of property ownership transfers from the original owner to the current owner. Each transfer is documented by a deed recorded in public records.
A complete chain of title shows that each successive owner properly acquired title from the previous owner. When gaps, errors, or irregularities appear in this chain, title becomes "clouded" and may be unmarketable.
A link in the ownership chain cannot be found in public records
Mistakes in legal descriptions, names, dates, or other recorded information
Prior deeds signed by someone who did not have authority
Property was sold but the deed was never recorded
Someone possessed the property without legal transfer, potentially affecting title
Inherited property where probate was not properly completed
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