This search covers the following: |
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Ownership Structure: Report on ownership structure, joint tenants, individual, corporate, tenants in common, etc. |
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Deed Copy: The most recent deeds are made available duly certified. |
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Document Book and Page: Written location of the documents, showing book and page or document number. |
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Legal Description: Description of the property in legal parlance. |
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Chain of Documents: Details of previous owners of the property with chain documents. |
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Possession: Actual Possession of the property. |
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Right of Way: A right of way may have been issued to allow use by another party. |
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Leases: Recorded leases can affect the ownership and use of property. |
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Mortgage Search: Details of mortgage lender, amount of mortgage and date. |
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Equity Loan Search: Report of equity loans against the property. |
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Tax Payment Search: Details of tax payment in relation to the property. |
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Foreclosure Search: Report of foreclosure status, listing any pending litigation, notice of default, etc. |
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Bankruptcy Search: Reporting the bankruptcy of the owner of the property. |
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Civil Court Record Search: Report of civil court records found to be recorded against the land records of the property. |
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Tax Lien Search: Title search for tax lien encumbrances on the property. |
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Municipal Services Lien Search: Report of dues of unpaid municipal services such as utilities, water, sewer, trash, etc. |
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Property Restriction: Reporting of restrictions on sale like sale in case of a minor etc. |
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Spousal support Lien Search: Encumbrances for delinquencies of spousal support, alimony or other court required payments. |
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Child Support Lien Search: Searches for liens of delinquent child support payments. |
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Treasury Lien Search: Liens for unpaid tax payments. |
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State Tax Search: Check for unpaid Sales Tax, employment taxes, state licenses, etc. |
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Property Zoning: Zone under which the Property is located like Ecological Zone, Flood Zone, Earthquake Zone, Volcanic Belt etc. |
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Property Easement Search: Shows easements, right of way, etc. |
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Title Abstract Document: An official abstract document is provided - not just a deed report. |
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Municipal Assessed Value: In Metro’s the valuation is done by the Local Authority. |
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Plot/ Survey Map: Copy of official survey, if recorded. |
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Power of Attorney: This will show if the property owner has recorded an authorized party to act on his behalf with regard to property transaction. |
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Special Assessment: Any Special Assessment of the property being conducted or pending by the Local Authority. |
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Partnership Agreement: Whether Property is owned or contributed to any Partnership Firm. |
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Promissory Note: Personal loans against the property owner are sometimes recorded against the property. |
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Correction Deed: If an error existed on the prior deed, a correction deed can be used to rectify the error. |