Escrow & Title
In Colorado, a 'chain of title' refers to:
AThe physical boundary markers of a property
BThe sequence of historical ownership transfers from the earliest recorded owner to the current owner✓ Correct
CThe legal description of the property in the county records
DThe list of all easements and restrictions on the property
Explanation
The chain of title is the sequential record of all ownership transfers (conveyances) for a specific parcel of property from the earliest recorded claim to the present. Breaks or defects in the chain can make title unmarketable.
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