Escrow & Title
A 'cloud on title' in Alaska is:
AA temporary weather restriction on property access
BAn environmental contamination affecting the property
CAny claim, lien, or encumbrance that may affect the validity of the title✓ Correct
DA zoning restriction that limits property use
Explanation
A cloud on title is any outstanding claim, lien, encumbrance, or irregularity in the chain of title that may cast doubt on the validity of ownership. Clouds must be resolved — typically through a quiet title action — before a clear, marketable title can be conveyed.
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