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A Louisiana title company discovers that a property has a recorded servitude of view that prevents construction of a fence above a certain height. This servitude would be found in:
AThe parish mortgage records
BThe parish conveyance records or a separately recorded act of servitude✓ Correct
CThe LREC license database
DThe Louisiana State Land Office records only
Explanation
Predial servitudes, restrictions, and other encumbrances on property title are recorded in the parish conveyance records or as separately recorded authentic acts. A title search of the conveyance records would reveal the servitude of view.
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Key Terms to Know
Encumbrance
Any claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
Abstract of TitleA condensed history of a property's title, summarizing all recorded documents and encumbrances affecting it from the earliest record to the present.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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