Escrow & TitleIntermediateCalifornia Exam

A CLTA (California Land Title Association) title policy differs from an ALTA (American Land Title Association) extended coverage policy primarily in that CLTA does NOT cover:

AForged deeds in the chain of title
BMatters that would be revealed by a physical inspection or survey of the propertyCorrect
CErrors in public records
DUndisclosed heirs claiming an interest

Why Matters that would be revealed by a physical inspection or survey of the property Is Correct

Answer B: Matters that would be revealed by a physical inspection or survey of the property

The standard CLTA policy covers title defects discoverable in the public record but specifically excludes matters that would be revealed by a physical survey or inspection, such as encroachments, boundary disputes, and unrecorded easements. The ALTA extended coverage policy covers these survey-related risks, which is why lenders typically require ALTA policies.

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