1. Real property or real estate where the ownership document or deed contains legal flaws, encumbrances, or claims that prevent the owner from having clear and complete ownership rights
The buyer discovered the property with defective title had a lien from a previous mortgage that was never properly discharged.
O comprador descobriu que a propriedade com título defeituoso tinha uma garantia hipotecária anterior que nunca foi devidamente cancelada.
2. Land or building where the chain of ownership is broken, disputed, or clouded by missing documentation, unpaid taxes, or unauthorized claims
Investing in property with defective title is risky without proper legal remediation and title insurance.
Investir em propriedade com título defeituoso é arriscado sem remediação legal apropriada e seguro de título.