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Warranty Deed

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A deed in which the seller guarantees that they hold clear title to a piece of real estate and have a right to sell it. It is protective of the buyer and ensures the buyer of a clean and unquestionable title.

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Deeds Registration System

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A system that records deeds and provides a method for determining priority of interest. Advantages include a trace of historical transactions and ability to establish a chain of title.

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Torrens System

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A system of land registration where the state guarantees title and eliminates the need for dealing with past deeds. Advantages include greater certainty of ownership and reduced risk of litigation over titles.

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Quitclaim Deeds

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Deeds that transfer property rights without making any guarantees about the title. They are simple to execute and can clear up title issues, but carry the risk of undisclosed title defects.

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Judicial Land Registration

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A court-based process to determine and establish property ownership and interests through a legal decision. Provides a legally binding judgment and ensures a definitive resolution to title disputes.

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Easements

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A right to cross or otherwise use someone else's land for a specified purpose. Offers the benefit of access or utility services without needing to own the property and maintains certain property rights for the owner.

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Title Search

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The process of retrieving documents evidencing events in the history of a piece of property to determine interests and regulations. It allows for the discovery of liens, encumbrances, and ownership history.

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Cadastral Survey

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A comprehensive register of the real estate or real property's metes-and-bounds of a country. It includes details such as dimensions, value, and ownership of parcels of land. Provides an authoritative property boundary definition and assists in efficient land administration.

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Land Title Insurance

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Insurance to protect real estate owners and lenders against loss due to disputed property ownership, liens, or other issues. Its advantages include financial protection and peace of mind for the insured against defects in the title.

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Adverse Possession

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A legal principle that allows someone to claim ownership of land under certain conditions, such as continuous and open possession for a statutory period. It simplifies land ownership in cases of neglect and can resolve long-standing occupation issues.

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