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Incumbrance

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002587

A claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that may lessen its value or obstruct its transfer. It represents a right or interest held by someone other than the owner, but it does not prevent the transfer of title. Common examples include mortgages, easements, and property tax liens.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002587
FieldLaw
See alsoEncumbrance
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002587",
  "term": "Incumbrance",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that may lessen its value or obstruct its transfer. It represents a right or interest held by someone other than the owner, but it does not prevent the transfer of title. Common examples include mortgages, easements, and property tax liens.",
  "see_also": [
    "encumbrance"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/incumbrance/"
}

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