Sometimes unknown or missing information can cause title troubles down the road. Common “undisclosed” items that can cause trouble with your title include:
* Unknown or missing heirs to the property
* Unknown or undisclosed divorce
* Undisclosed federal or state tax lien
* Missing or unknown will
* Undisclosed or unknown easements
* Undisclosed judgement for spousal or child support
* Undisclosed prior mortgage
* Undisclosed notice of pending lawsuit affecting the land
* Undisclosed covenants or restrictions
* Undisclosed environmental lien
* Undisclosed option or right of first refusal to purchase the property
No matter how thorough your title search is, there is always the chance that there is unknown information or unknown persons who can affect your title. Title insurance helps to protect you against claims made based on information that was unknown when you purchased your home.
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