qualified title

[ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd ˈtaɪtəl]
nounpl: qualified titles
título de propriedade qualificado
1. A property title that is not absolute or free from defects; ownership of real estate that is subject to certain conditions, encumbrances, or limitations that may affect the full use or transfer of the property.
The buyer received a qualified title due to the existence of an easement on the property.
O comprador recebeu um título de propriedade qualificado devido à existência de uma servidão sobre o imóvel.
2. In real estate law, a title that may be challenged or is subject to some restriction, lien, or other claim against the property.
The surveyor's report revealed that the property had a qualified title because of unpaid property taxes.
O relatório do topógrafo revelou que o imóvel tinha um título qualificado devido a impostos sobre a propriedade não pagos.
In both Brazilian and American real estate practice, 'qualified title' is a critical legal concept that affects property value and marketability. In Brazil, the Cartório (property registry office) plays a central role in documenting and certifying title qualifications. Buyers and lenders take qualified titles very seriously as they may affect financing approval and property resale potential. Title insurance in the US is often purchased specifically to protect against issues arising from qualified titles.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defective titleencumbered titleclouded titletitle subject to conditions
Antonyms / Antônimos
absolute titleclear titleperfect titlemarketable title

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
título de propriedade qualificado
Standard legal terminology used in Brazilian property law
São Paulo
título oneroso; título com restrições
May be referred to by specific restrictions rather than general term
Portugal
título de propriedade limitado; título com encargos
Portuguese legal system uses slightly different terminology
United States
qualified title
Common in real estate transactions and title insurance documentation

Related Words

title insuranceencumbrancelieneasementproperty rightsdeedconveyance

Related Idioms & Phrases

title with strings attached
to have a cloud on the title
encumbered by liens
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