Definition
The legal right of ownership in real property, evidenced by recorded documents.
Example
Title passed at recording; the deed was the instrument that conveyed it.
Related terms
- Abstract of Title
- Adverse Possession
- Affidavit of Title
- Certificate of Occupancy
- Chain of Title
- Cloud on Title
Frequently asked questions
What does Title mean in real estate?
The legal right of ownership in real property, evidenced by recorded documents.
How is Title used in practice?
Title passed at recording; the deed was the instrument that conveyed it.
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