unencumbered title

[/ˌʌn.ɪnˈkʌm.bərd ˈtaɪ.təl/]
nounpl: unencumbered titles
título de propriedade livre de ônus
1. A property title that is completely free of liens, mortgages, judgments, or other claims against the property, giving the owner full legal ownership and the right to sell or transfer it without restrictions
The seller provided proof of unencumbered title before closing the real estate transaction.
O vendedor apresentou prova de título de propriedade livre de ônus antes do encerramento da transação imobiliária.
2. In law, ownership of property with no outstanding debts, mortgages, or legal claims attached to it
To qualify for the loan, the applicant must present an unencumbered title to the property.
Para se qualificar para o empréstimo, o solicitante deve apresentar um título de propriedade livre de ônus.
In Brazilian real estate transactions, an 'unencumbered title' is crucial for property transfers and is verified through the Cartório de Registro de Imóveis (property registry office). In the USA, title companies conduct title searches and provide title insurance to protect against claims against unencumbered titles. This concept is fundamental to real estate law in both countries, representing the highest quality of property ownership.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clear titlefree and clear titlemarketable titletitle in fee simplelien-free title
Antonyms / Antônimos
encumbered titleclouded titledefective titleburdened title

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
título de propriedade livre de ônus
Standard legal terminology used in real estate and property law documents
São Paulo
matrícula sem ônus reais
Reference to the registry entry (matrícula) in the Cartório de Imóveis without encumbrances
Portugal
título de propriedade desembaraçado
Portuguese legal terminology for property free from encumbrances
USA/Common Law
unencumbered title/clear title
Essential concept in American real estate law and title insurance practices

Related Words

title deedproperty lienmortgagetitle insurancetitle searchdeed of transferlegal ownershipreal estate transaction

Related Idioms & Phrases

a clean slate in real estate
property free and clear
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